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Y514 OAW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,261 mi
Last recorded54,261 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 OAW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 54,261 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak irractic idle (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,894 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2024 53,894 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,290 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,963 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,164 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Hydrostatic suspension low

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 51,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Knuckle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 48,044 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated SERVO OPERATION VERY WEAK (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning VEHICLE STEERS LEFT ON ITS OWN (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp not working ALL 3 INOP (1.2.1b)

FOOT BRAKE EFFORT VERY LOW (54%) (SERVO INOP?)

Front BRAKE IMBALANCE 23%

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured GOING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured GOING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,227 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 44,221 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,721 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 38,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,624 miles

slight fluid leak to clutch hose

slight play to offside rear tie bar bush

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y514 OAW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y514 OAW, 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 Y514 OAW registered?

Y514 OAW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y514 OAW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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