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Y659 FWP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,278 mi
Last recorded66,278 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 FWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 66,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,917 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 63,917 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,242 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,234 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 61,414 miles

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

light underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,857 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested coolant leak/ over heating (7.3.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

general underbody corrosion

offside front road wheel has a a slight drag

Pass 21 May 2014 60,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,631 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s washer jet not fully working

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s washer jet not fully working

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise front to rear metal water pipes corroding and leaking slightly.

advise rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,934 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 39,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,141 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 33,141 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y659 FWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y659 FWP, 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 Y659 FWP registered?

Y659 FWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y659 FWP safe to buy?

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