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Y668 YAO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,264 mi
Last recorded58,264 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 YAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 57,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 56,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2023 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2022 55,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 55,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 53,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 53,540 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 53,540 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,729 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,062 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 48,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 Apr 2014 39,754 miles

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,570 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,540 miles

inside of both fromt brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 19,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y668 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y668 YAO, 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 Y668 YAO registered?

Y668 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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