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Y491 BPD

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,105 mi
Last recorded58,105 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 BPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 56,852 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,795 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 55,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,240 miles

Front indicator lenses are secured by tape and damaged

Headlamps are in poor condition

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 54,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,473 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight water leak from hose in engine bay.

some oil around engine.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine has a rattle.

offside rear tyre on about 2mm.

some oil around engine.

wiper motor noisey and not working on top speed.but is working on all other speeds.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine has a rattle.

offside front wiper split.but is clearing.

offside rear tyre on about 2mm.

some oil around engine.

wiper motor noisey and not working on top speed.but is working on all other speeds.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,901 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,894 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INER EDGE.

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS BROKEN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE ,SPLIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 2mm.

Pass 28 May 2009 48,126 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 48,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,301 miles

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

front pads low

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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Y491 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y491 BPD, 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 Y491 BPD registered?

Y491 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y491 BPD safe to buy?

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