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Y638 AVG

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,539 mi
Last recorded80,539 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 AVG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,539 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheel to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

suspension low

when jack up steering turn on iy own to the left .road test has slight pull to left NEED INVESTIGATEING

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,413 miles

Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

suspenion low

Fail 19 Sep 2024 79,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when light ar switch on (1.6 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

had to jump start

suspenion low

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,089 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

suspension low

Fail 16 Sep 2022 76,909 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

suspension low

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,129 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

when jack up steering turn on it own to the left .on road test steering ok ?

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,757 miles

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

suspect steering slight pulling to left

Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,282 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,680 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,152 miles

Oil leak ()

hand brake warning switch faulty

suspension low

when was cambelt change?

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,009 miles

suspension low oil leak hand brake warning switch faulty WHEN WAS CAMBELT CHANGE?

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,836 miles

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

wiper switch faulty

Fail 2 Oct 2014 72,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

wiper switch faulty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,580 miles

Oil leak

steering turn on it own to left when jack up road test ok just a little pull to n/s

wiper switch faulty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,029 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,007 miles

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

Has Cambelt been changed?

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,007 miles

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

Has Cambelt been changed?

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,507 miles

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

tail pipes missing from exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,381 miles

both rear tyres prussure low both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,906 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 54,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 49,674 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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Y638 AVG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black 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 Y638 AVG, 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 Y638 AVG registered?

Y638 AVG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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