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Y698 LYA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,704 mi
Last recorded56,704 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 LYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,704 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 TOYO (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 56,704 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 TOYO (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,097 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 51,085 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 41,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 31,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 28,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,852 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 23,852 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,325 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,775 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit. 205/50/zr15

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,190 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 18,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,734 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,607 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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Y698 LYA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y698 LYA, 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 Y698 LYA registered?

Y698 LYA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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