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Y628 GWP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 GWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 81,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2017 79,743 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake performance 59%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm worn almost to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm worn almost to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 79,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake performance 59%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm worn almost to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm worn almost to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 77,248 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake performance 53%

handbrake performance 19%

Fail 19 May 2016 77,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake performance 53%

handbrake performance 19%

Pass 19 May 2015 74,949 miles

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge soon need changing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,218 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 73,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,262 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 72,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,395 miles

brake discs showing signs of corrosion

damper bushes showing sign of wear

suspension low

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,349 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front wiper blade torn at end

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,420 miles

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

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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Y628 GWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y628 GWP, 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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What year was Y628 GWP registered?

Y628 GWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y628 GWP safe to buy?

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