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Y516 SNV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 SNV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Pass 7 May 2024 56,683 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,132 miles

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,025 miles

Front underside vehicle suspension components have slight corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,829 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,828 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning steering to left when weight off front wheels possible steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,288 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass loose

Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front mirror glass loose

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,844 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 44,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,051 miles

front tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,434 miles

advise lower ball joints showing slight play.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise lower ball joints showing slight play.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,559 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,204 miles

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

suspension low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,019 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

uneven tyre wear on front tyres(both)

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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Y516 SNV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y516 SNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y516 SNV registered?

Y516 SNV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y516 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 SNV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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