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Y447 BEJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,829 mi
Last recorded53,829 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 BEJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure Side repeater fitted to Offside front wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 52,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,837 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os ns ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 47,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,038 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 44,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,593 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 42,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,052 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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Y447 BEJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y447 BEJ, 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 Y447 BEJ registered?

Y447 BEJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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