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Y485 UBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,239 mi
Last recorded32,239 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 UBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,239 miles

front tyres over 10 years old

Fail 27 Apr 2026 32,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 22 Apr 2025 32,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 32,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 29,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 27,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 13 May 2022 27,797 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction from w/screen cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 17 May 2021 26,079 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 26,077 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both steering rack gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,175 miles

Light corrosion strting to brake pipes

Fail 21 Jul 2014 24,999 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,809 miles

front nearside washer jet is blocked but off side provides enough fluid to both sides

front suspension lower arm rear bushes have slight play

rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

suspension sits low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,692 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,445 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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Y485 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y485 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y485 UBJ registered?

Y485 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y485 UBJ safe to buy?

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