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Y716 TBE

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 TBE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,005 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,176 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,664 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,891 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,311 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,596 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,296 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 51,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

suspension height low all round

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,878 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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Y716 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y716 TBE, 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 Y716 TBE registered?

Y716 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y716 TBE safe to buy?

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