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Y585 PDX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

70,520 mi
Last recorded70,520 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 PDX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 70,520 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,705 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 61,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,296 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 59,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,684 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 56,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,470 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,766 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 16 Jun 2009 34,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 15,641 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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Y585 PDX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y585 PDX, 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 Y585 PDX registered?

Y585 PDX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y585 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 PDX shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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