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Y388 LHK

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,299 mi
Last recorded69,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 LHK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 69,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 68,296 miles

Vehicle underside covered in underseal but no excessive corrosion present

Pass 22 May 2024 67,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 65,863 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe starting to crack at join causing slight blow from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,910 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline pass (3.5.1i)

service brake and parking brake only just meet requirement service 56% parking 19%

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flanges detiorated

fluid contamination found at n/s and o/s front chassis legs and front brake hoses

handbrake action cables stiff

ref fluid contamination front no leaks found on test advise further investigation

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear subframes have surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,461 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs are pitted and corroded on the inner faces

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,363 miles

Power steering pulling to the left slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2008 33,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 28,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,169 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

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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Y388 LHK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y388 LHK, 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 Y388 LHK registered?

Y388 LHK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y388 LHK safe to buy?

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