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Y663 SLH

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,258 mi
Last recorded115,258 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 SLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 115,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 115,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30cm of sub frame mounting [hole in sill] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 109,917 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Couple stone chips windscreen

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 109,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Co2 (8.2.1.2 (e))

Both front chassis legs corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Couple stone chips windscreen

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2023 104,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 102,550 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 102,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,597 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,081 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,883 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 72,865 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust strap broken.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,865 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,844 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,189 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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Y663 SLH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y663 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 Y663 SLH registered?

Y663 SLH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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