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Y661 DCK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,139 mi
Last recorded28,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 DCK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 28,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 25,517 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 25,512 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle too low to fit into rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle too low to fit into rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension system inoperative car very low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 25,427 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 25,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 25,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Rear hose corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 25,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,860 miles

n/s/f slight movement in bottom ball joint

rear brake discs surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2021 23,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f slight movement in bottom ball joint

rear brake discs surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,126 miles

slight oil leak from engine bay

Fail 8 Aug 2018 22,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak from engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2017 20,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,478 miles

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall heavily cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,943 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,746 miles

rear offside tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,245 miles

front no platepoor condition

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear nearside tyre wearing on edges

rear offside tyre inside wall splitting

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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Y661 DCK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y661 DCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y661 DCK registered?

Y661 DCK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y661 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y661 DCK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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