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Y454 MAB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,314 mi
Last recorded22,314 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 MAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 22,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 21,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump or main bearing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,324 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 21,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,148 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 19,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,587 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 15,582 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)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 13,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 11,925 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)

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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Y454 MAB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y454 MAB, 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 Y454 MAB registered?

Y454 MAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y454 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 MAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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