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Y49 UEN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 UEN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 72,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 70,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 70,282 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 57,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,886 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,792 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2012 51,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,783 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 47,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres will soon need replacing

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2009 45,186 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 45,186 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 39,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,528 miles

both front tyres losing inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,685 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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Y49 UEN 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 Y49 UEN, 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 Y49 UEN registered?

Y49 UEN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y49 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y49 UEN 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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