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Y542 WOB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,058 mi
Last recorded30,058 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 WOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 30,058 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 30,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 25,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,344 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 24,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 23,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,209 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 21,209 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 21,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,668 miles

windscreen washers weak but still ok

Pass 31 May 2016 20,144 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE MIS-SHAPEN (TREAD)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,256 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,305 miles

suspension is lower than normal .sudgest suspension re inflated.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,619 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,228 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,533 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,857 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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Y542 WOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y542 WOB, 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 Y542 WOB registered?

Y542 WOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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