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Y745 DUY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 DUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,937 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,837 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 72,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,027 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 72,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,757 miles

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

Front tyre's worn close to depth bar's & void of tread on edge's

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to depth bar's

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cut? (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre's worn close to depth bar's & void of tread on edge's

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to depth bar's

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,070 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,716 miles

Oil leak

front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,709 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2013 60,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,046 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,346 miles

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

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

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

bad oil leak from back and sides of engine

nearside front tyre bald on inner subtread

offside front tyre bald on inner subtread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,346 miles

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

bad oil leak from back and sides of engine

nearside front tyre bald on inner subtread

offside front tyre bald on inner subtread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,038 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear top balljoints slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2008 39,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both rear top balljoints slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,329 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 34,239 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,744 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,744 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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Y745 DUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y745 DUY, 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 Y745 DUY registered?

Y745 DUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y745 DUY safe to buy?

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