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Y518 LEL

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,605 mi
Last recorded33,605 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 LEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 33,605 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 33,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 32,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,274 miles

advanced surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 30,967 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,935 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 30,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight creaking noisy from front suspension

Fail 22 Feb 2008 30,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

slight creaking noisy from front suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,655 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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Y518 LEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y518 LEL, 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 Y518 LEL registered?

Y518 LEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y518 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 LEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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