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Y656 SLH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,440 mi
Last recorded36,440 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 SLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 36,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 36,211 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,161 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 35,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 35,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 35,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 34,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 34,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,404 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,029 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN VERY BADLY INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,517 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 17,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF tyre worn down to 0mm on inner edge, no cords showing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

chunk missing from NSR outer sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,505 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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Y656 SLH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y656 SLH, 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 Y656 SLH registered?

Y656 SLH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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