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Y3 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,361 mi
Last recorded24,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 24,361 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 21,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,843 miles

Offside Rear hand brake only just met efficiency

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,349 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,203 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mms. o/s/r tyre on 3mms.

tread wearing off front tyres on inner edges.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 18,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre on 2mms. o/s/r tyre on 3mms.

tread wearing off front tyres on inner edges.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,264 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mms.

o/s/r tyre on 3mms.

tread wearing off front tyres inner edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,727 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres on 3mms.

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer wall.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,932 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,060 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer wall.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,874 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 13,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,768 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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Y3 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y3 MGF, 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 Y3 MGF registered?

Y3 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y3 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 MGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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