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Y47 NPP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,873 mi
Last recorded88,873 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 NPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 87,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,909 miles

Front BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,451 miles

ns os sills corroded.

mechanical components corroded under vehicle.

Fail 16 Jun 2019 81,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end seriously misaligned vehicle pulling to left in rollers also whilst driving on ramp. lock to lock osf wheel hitting inner arch. (2.1.3 (e))

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

mechanical components corroded under vehicle.

ns os sills corroded.

Pass 3 May 2018 79,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 69,989 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,537 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 64,925 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)

Pass 15 May 2012 62,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 60,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,705 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 56,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 52,961 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2008 52,961 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 47,583 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 8 May 2006 38,867 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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Y47 NPP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y47 NPP, 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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Y47 NPP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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