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Y596 YBD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,940 mi
Last recorded88,940 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 YBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 88,940 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 88,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,663 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,656 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 87,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front subframe mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,312 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 84,386 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By lower rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,214 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 83,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s/r (1.4.A.2h)

METAL SUSPENSION PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 3.0mm

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

parking brake only just met required efficiency o/s/r

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,341 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 76,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch system metal brake pipe coroded

front sub frame coroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 64,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch system metal brake pipe coroded

front sub frame coroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,706 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,027 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,018 miles

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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,525 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,525 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 33,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 27,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 24,686 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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Y596 YBD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y596 YBD, 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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Y596 YBD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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