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Y766 YAO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 YAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 85,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,709 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 82,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,257 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 81,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,615 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,615 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,227 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,212 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 76,543 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,082 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to rear coolant pipes are corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,082 miles

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

front to rear coolant pipes are corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 68,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2009 68,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 54,724 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 54,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,150 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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Y766 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y766 YAO, 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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Y766 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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