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Y457 JBT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,124 mi
Last recorded53,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 JBT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,124 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,818 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,824 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

all tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,725 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,747 miles

Front o/s brake binding slightly, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,315 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 14,957 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 14,956 miles

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

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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Y457 JBT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y457 JBT, 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 Y457 JBT registered?

Y457 JBT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y457 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y457 JBT shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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