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Y608 OHE

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,538 mi
Last recorded48,538 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 OHE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 46,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 46,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 42,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 29,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,815 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 27,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,255 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 24,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,134 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,168 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 13,355 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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Y608 OHE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y608 OHE, 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 Y608 OHE registered?

Y608 OHE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y608 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y608 OHE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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