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Y789 MUA

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,792 mi
Last recorded31,792 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 MUA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 31,792 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT ON LIMIT

Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,546 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,017 miles

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

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

brake fluid appears contaminated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,645 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,920 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 25,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wall damaged but not to cords

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,333 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wall damaged but not to cords

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,318 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,331 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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Y789 MUA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y789 MUA, 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 Y789 MUA registered?

Y789 MUA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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