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Y601 JUY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,968 mi
Last recorded89,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 JUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 87,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,925 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 67,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,018 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,050 miles

backbox corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

backbox corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,671 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,375 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,810 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 47,362 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 41,481 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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Y601 JUY 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 84%.

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 Y601 JUY, 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 Y601 JUY registered?

Y601 JUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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