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Y699 JHC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

27,155 mi
Last recorded27,155 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 JHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 27,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear low effort

Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,926 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 23,240 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 20,997 miles

Emissions not tested car over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 20,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 20,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,708 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 20,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 20,374 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 20,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component leaking low (5.3.5 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking low (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 20,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

both rear tyres badly perished

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,352 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,336 miles

1of7 leds on high level brake light not working

general corrosion to underside chassis components

Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1of7 leds on high level brake light not working

front and rear discs corroded

general corrosion to underside chassis components

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 20,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,813 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 18,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,035 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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Y699 JHC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y699 JHC, 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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Y699 JHC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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