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Y501 JUY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 JUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,091 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,507 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 68,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension lower wishbones corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,656 miles

Front suspension showing sign of corrosion

Nearside Front indicator lens has small hole in it

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear suspension showing sign of corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2022 67,656 miles

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

Front suspension showing sign of corrosion

Nearside Front indicator lens has small hole in it

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear suspension showing sign of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 65,027 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front lower suspension wishbones corroded

suspension height low

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,760 miles

rear sills corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,760 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,661 miles

Front brake ferrel's showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,661 miles

Front brake ferrel's showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,326 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,500 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 58,500 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 49,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,682 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,170 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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Y501 JUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y501 JUY, 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 Y501 JUY registered?

Y501 JUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y501 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 JUY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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