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Y389 YGC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 YGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 75,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 72,796 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,184 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,893 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,376 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroding

general oil leaks

rear subframe corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,840 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,684 miles

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,397 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,013 miles

nearside suspension low

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,013 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside suspension low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,347 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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 26 Mar 2013 35,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,025 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,864 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,947 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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Y389 YGC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y389 YGC, 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 Y389 YGC registered?

Y389 YGC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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