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Y474 AFP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,697 mi
Last recorded11,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 AFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 11,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 11,164 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 11,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 11,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end still cleaners screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tire steeping on the tread

Offside Front tire steeping on the tread

Pass 1 Aug 2019 10,818 miles

parking brake just reached minimum performance

suspension fluid requires attention, suspension has little travel

Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,171 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 9,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 7,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 529,030 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,767 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,688 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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Y474 AFP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y474 AFP, 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 Y474 AFP registered?

Y474 AFP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y474 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 AFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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