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Y774 JHJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 JHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 47,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 46,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,912 miles

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 46,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,729 miles

race cat fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,729 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard race cat fitted track use only (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 46,217 miles

slight damage to outter sidewall on offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,051 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,782 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 42,759 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,385 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2008 38,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 38,947 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 37,979 miles

slight play in front and rear suspension top ball joints

Pass 12 May 2006 34,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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Y774 JHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y774 JHJ, 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 Y774 JHJ registered?

Y774 JHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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