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Y500 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,943 mi
Last recorded39,943 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 39,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 36,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,892 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 33,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 32,952 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 32,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 31,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,251 miles

engine light displayed

Pass 12 May 2016 30,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,613 miles

engine light displayed

Pass 22 May 2014 26,912 miles

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

check engine light displayed

Pass 21 May 2013 25,357 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 24,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 24,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,757 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 18,757 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 17,337 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 17,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,413 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 13,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,475 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 11,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y500 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y500 MGF, 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 Y500 MGF registered?

Y500 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y500 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 MGF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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