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Y662 GWP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 GWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 69,815 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,193 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 68,151 miles

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

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

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 15 Aug 2024 66,645 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 66,618 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 65,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 65,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SPLIT AT ENDS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/vr15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/vr15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,995 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,471 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,139 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,625 miles

Car is generally rusty underside.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,255 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,255 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,978 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,512 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 30,512 miles

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

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

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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Y662 GWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y662 GWP, 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 Y662 GWP registered?

Y662 GWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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