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Y61 YFL

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,118 mi
Last recorded55,118 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 YFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 52,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 50,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,776 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Very slight surface corrosion on Front steering & suspension components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,416 miles

Advise suspension low

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,082 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 42,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,560 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 35,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,279 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 25,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,251 miles

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

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

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

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

just passed co require new cat

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,153 miles

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

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

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

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

just past co req new cat

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,522 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 15,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,675 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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Y61 YFL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y61 YFL, 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 Y61 YFL registered?

Y61 YFL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y61 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y61 YFL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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