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Y666 BAH

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,168 mi
Last recorded58,168 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 BAH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 58,168 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 58,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to complete bet test due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 57,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Several vehicle components underside undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,593 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both front lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 40,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,647 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 28,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,074 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 28,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

hand brake inop on o/s/r

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,281 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,082 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,357 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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Y666 BAH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y666 BAH, 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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Y666 BAH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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