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Y782 SLF

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,810 mi
Last recorded50,810 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 SLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2025 44,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 43,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,012 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 38,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread no cord showing

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 37,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread no cord showing

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,855 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,268 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,229 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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Y782 SLF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y782 SLF, 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 Y782 SLF registered?

Y782 SLF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y782 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 SLF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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