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Y809 HCU

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,645 mi
Last recorded40,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 HCU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Offside Rear body damage

Underbody corroded and all suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2026 40,645 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Offside Rear body damage

Underbody corroded and all suspension

Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 40,113 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 40,066 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,997 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 39,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 39,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,421 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 39,333 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 39,333 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 38,966 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear heater pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,966 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear heater pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,947 miles

all four brake disc,s rusted on inner face

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,414 miles

exhaust corroded.

signs of crack in windscreen o/s top corner.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,414 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

signs of crack in windscreen o/s top corner.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,062 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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Y809 HCU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y809 HCU, 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 Y809 HCU registered?

Y809 HCU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y809 HCU safe to buy?

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