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Y60 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 80,223 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,108 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sliders possible need cleaning up (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,045 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low

Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,808 miles

Offside Rear o/s rear hand brake reading low and hand brake travel high

Fail 2 Dec 2021 79,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s rear hand brake reading low and hand brake travel high

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 79,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 79,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 78,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,287 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

slight damage to outside wall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine mil light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice eml on

advice rear sub frame rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre inner + outter edge low

offside front inner edge low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,438 miles

advice n/s and o/s rear center track arm bushes worn

advice rear brake discs rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 65,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advice n/s and o/s rear center track arm bushes worn

advice rear brake discs rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,413 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y60 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y60 MGF, 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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Y60 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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