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Y556 VJW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,886 mi
Last recorded68,886 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 VJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 68,886 miles

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 24 May 2025 68,107 miles

under side of car undersealed

Pass 9 May 2024 67,333 miles

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 22 May 2023 66,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 66,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 65,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm. 205/50R15. 86V. Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,031 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,724 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,890 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel arch trims insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,027 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,419 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Rear tyres slightly perished

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,773 miles

slight scratches to n/s and o/s of windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 33,044 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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Y556 VJW 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 91.7%.

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 Y556 VJW, 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

How do I check the history of Y556 VJW?

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What year was Y556 VJW registered?

Y556 VJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y556 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 VJW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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