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Y501 REE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,359 mi
Last recorded47,359 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 47,359 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 47,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 37,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,924 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 16 May 2019 27,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 27,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 26,608 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,463 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,852 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,718 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,229 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 20,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 14,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,619 miles

car over heated on mot.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,488 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)

water leak from engine/cooling system

Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,313 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 REE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 REE, 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 REE registered?

Y501 REE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y501 REE safe to buy?

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