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Y618 LFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

72,771 mi
Last recorded72,771 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 72,771 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,664 miles

General corrosion on all components under vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2023 69,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on all components under vehicle

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 69,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion building on underside.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,793 miles

corrosion building underneath.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,839 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner an outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 64,455 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition inner surface

some noise both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 May 2019 64,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer walls

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition inner surface

some noise both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2018 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wall cracking

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

Fail 16 May 2018 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wall cracking

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 61,226 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

foot brake performance low 53%.

handbrake performance low 16%

Pass 9 May 2017 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake has been very hot

Fail 8 May 2017 58,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake has been very hot

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint worn to limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,584 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 50,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,412 miles

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

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

suspension low

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,319 miles

suspention hight level low

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,168 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,121 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 24,115 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,380 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split on ends

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,151 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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Y618 LFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y618 LFJ, 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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Y618 LFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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