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Y578 UOL

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,107 mi
Last recorded25,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 UOL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 25,107 miles

Engine management light on dashboard, vehicle is pre 1/7/2003 advisory only.

Nearside Front Screen washer poor effort, still providing sufficient water to windscreen at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 24,963 miles

suspension very low

Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 24,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 23,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 22,159 miles

Offside Front very inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 3 May 2017 21,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 20,049 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,943 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 12,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,550 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 8,951 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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Y578 UOL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y578 UOL, 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 Y578 UOL registered?

Y578 UOL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y578 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y578 UOL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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