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Y343 DCY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,088 mi
Last recorded30,088 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 DCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 30,088 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 29,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 29,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 29,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 29,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,653 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 29,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,597 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

engine mal lamp on

underside of car corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,238 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,008 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight corrosion to front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear sum frame and various components corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 19,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,025 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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Y343 DCY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y343 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y343 DCY registered?

Y343 DCY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y343 DCY safe to buy?

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