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Y497 FEC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,649 mi
Last recorded47,649 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 FEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 47,649 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 46,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 45,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 40,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 38,469 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield on back box loose

Fail 3 May 2019 38,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield on back box loose

Pass 3 May 2018 37,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,163 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,215 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 15,304 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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Y497 FEC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y497 FEC, 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 Y497 FEC registered?

Y497 FEC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y497 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 FEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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