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Y787 ERC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,213 mi
Last recorded75,213 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 ERC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 75,213 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 74,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,760 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 58,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,687 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 27,633 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 20,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,143 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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Y787 ERC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y787 ERC, 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 Y787 ERC registered?

Y787 ERC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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