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Y407 HFC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,839 mi
Last recorded42,839 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 HFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,839 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 42,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 41,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,190 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight roughness upon rotation

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,009 miles

surface corrosion forming on underside of the vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,397 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 35,395 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,389 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 32,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,873 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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Y407 HFC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc 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 Y407 HFC, 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 Y407 HFC registered?

Y407 HFC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y407 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y407 HFC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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