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Y502 VOB

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,143 mi
Last recorded48,143 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 VOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 48,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,486 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant pipes fouling

f ront tyres 18 years old?

rear tyres14 years old

Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 45,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working motor not kicking in (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 45,079 miles

over heating

Pass 12 May 2016 44,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (part of brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (part of brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake effort on limit 16%

Pass 27 May 2015 44,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,020 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,234 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,234 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,841 miles

power steering slight bias to the left

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,452 miles

n/s/r clip missing that supports the suspension pipe

Fail 17 Aug 2009 34,447 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/r clip missing that supports the suspension pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,729 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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Y502 VOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y502 VOB, 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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Y502 VOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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