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Y386 DCW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,465 mi
Last recorded47,465 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 DCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 47,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 47,063 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 45,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,087 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 45,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,675 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,754 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,535 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,085 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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Y386 DCW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y386 DCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y386 DCW registered?

Y386 DCW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y386 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y386 DCW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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