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Y724 HJO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 HJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 97,066 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 97,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 96,752 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 96,748 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 95,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 94,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,617 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,784 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,114 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 56,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 56,212 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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Y724 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y724 HJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y724 HJO registered?

Y724 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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