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Y475 UBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 UBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 65,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,104 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,104 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,971 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Badly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,669 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Badly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight rust on lower wish bone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,029 miles

all brake discs rusted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,029 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs rusted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

underside rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,494 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

underside rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,452 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 59,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED CORODED

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

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

REAR SILENCER RUSTED NOT LEAKING

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,755 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED CORODED

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

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

REAR SILENCER RUSTED NOT LEAKING

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,953 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,952 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,952 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 16,532 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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Y475 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y475 UBJ, 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 Y475 UBJ registered?

Y475 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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