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Y609 SES

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,345 mi
Last recorded63,345 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 SES
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 63,345 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2026 63,347 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2025 63,307 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2025 63,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,069 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,918 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,723 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 59,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,457 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 59,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,071 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,738 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brakepipe corroded & both rear pipes to the hoses showing corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,306 miles

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

front and rear brake discs show some wear/corrosion

shows some damage to wind screen at edge of swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,609 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,487 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,506 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,982 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 32,420 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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Y609 SES is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y609 SES, 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

How do I check the history of Y609 SES?

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What year was Y609 SES registered?

Y609 SES is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y609 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 SES shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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