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Y59 NHD

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,769 mi
Last recorded86,769 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 NHD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 86,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 86,763 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,348 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,194 miles

corrosion underneath consistent with age of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear inside sidewall splitting but not showing cords or ply

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,773 miles

both front brake discs slightly coroded

Fail 10 May 2012 84,770 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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills corroding slightly

n/s washer not working

Fail 26 Mar 2011 78,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills corroding slightly

n/s washer not working

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,126 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 59,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,828 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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Y59 NHD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NHD, 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 NHD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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