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Y59 AGK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,990 mi
Last recorded44,990 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 AGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 44,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Sitting Lob Sided (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Ride Height Low

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 43,990 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 43,990 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track Control Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track Control Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 41,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 40,817 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 40,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 36,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 35,399 miles

rear tyres tread low // rear tyres need

Pass 9 May 2016 34,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,155 miles

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

nearside front brake disc poor condition.

Fail 8 May 2015 34,141 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc poor condition.

Pass 1 May 2014 33,430 miles

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

Offside front brake has slight binding

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,536 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 26,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

near side rear light lens repaired

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,290 miles

near side rear light lens repaired

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,806 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 21,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y59 AGK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y59 AGK, 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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Y59 AGK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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