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Y743 ULC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,751 mi
Last recorded16,751 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 ULC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 16,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 16,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 15,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 15,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 14,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 13,115 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 12,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 18 Jun 2018 11,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,833 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,635 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 10,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 10,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,059 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y743 ULC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y743 ULC, 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 Y743 ULC registered?

Y743 ULC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y743 ULC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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