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Y477 UBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,449 mi
Last recorded55,449 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 UBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,091 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 55,091 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,287 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 52,949 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,396 miles

advised both rear brake pipes ends rusty

advised osf nsf brake hoes metal parts rusty

advised rear metal ferrels corroded both rears

Fail 23 Oct 2020 52,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advised both rear brake pipes ends rusty

advised osf nsf brake hoes metal parts rusty

advised rear metal ferrels corroded both rears

advised suspension low

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,873 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,596 miles

Off side sill rear end corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,692 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 49,692 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,901 miles

Slight corrosion to front disc inner faces

Pass 16 May 2013 47,763 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 47,763 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 44,509 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 44,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 42,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,622 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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Y477 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y477 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 Y477 UBJ registered?

Y477 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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