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Y764 RAL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,604 mi
Last recorded99,604 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 RAL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 99,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 97,727 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,439 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 96,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,333 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulders

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2015 87,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,937 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,060 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,992 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 61,705 miles

radiator corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,849 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,473 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing uneven and are starting to scallop on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 34,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 33,493 miles

front brake discs inner sides rusted

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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Y764 RAL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y764 RAL, 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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Y764 RAL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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