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Y46 ESG

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,704 mi
Last recorded44,704 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 ESG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 43,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 43,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 41,464 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,180 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 38,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,932 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 31,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,947 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 25,947 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

brake servo vacuum pipe is insecure towards the rear of vehicle.

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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Y46 ESG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y46 ESG, 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 Y46 ESG registered?

Y46 ESG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y46 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y46 ESG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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