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Y64 DFV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,712 mi
Last recorded35,712 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 DFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 35,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 35,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,575 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,542 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,513 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 35,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,474 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 35,470 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,269 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 35,255 miles

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

Rear both brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

suspension very low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,981 miles

rear metal suspension pipes rusty

suspension low

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,359 miles

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

slight lift play in o/s front top ball joint

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,500 miles

front and rear sudframes rusty

o/s track rod end worn

Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,845 miles

brake hose ferrels and pipes corroded †backbox strap and heat shieds corroded †n/s repeater loose †clevis pins on h/brake to calipers seized

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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Y64 DFV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y64 DFV, 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 Y64 DFV registered?

Y64 DFV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y64 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y64 DFV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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