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Y435 JEP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 JEP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 68,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 62,715 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,310 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,046 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint swivel ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,321 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 55,078 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,616 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y435 JEP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 Y435 JEP, 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 Y435 JEP registered?

Y435 JEP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y435 JEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y435 JEP 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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