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Y661 XAS

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,261 mi
Last recorded42,261 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 XAS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 42,261 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 42,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 41,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 41,626 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside & Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 37,732 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 37,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 35,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,826 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 23,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 22,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 21,216 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 19,875 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 17,505 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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Y661 XAS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green 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 Y661 XAS, 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 Y661 XAS registered?

Y661 XAS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y661 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y661 XAS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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