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Y618 VCT

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,591 mi
Last recorded48,591 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 VCT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 48,591 miles

slight flickering of head lights and dash lights

Pass 10 May 2024 48,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 48,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 47,549 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,221 miles

o/s/front tyre is wearing on the inside

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,096 miles

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

both wiper blades are torn slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2010 36,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,472 miles

advise parking brake efficiency just above 16% minimum

Pass 24 May 2008 30,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,119 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 VCT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y618 VCT, 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 Y618 VCT registered?

Y618 VCT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y618 VCT safe to buy?

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