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Y809 NFM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,721 mi
Last recorded49,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 NFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 49,721 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 49,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 49,199 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 49,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 48,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 47,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 47,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement siezed (1.1.15 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,326 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 47,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,714 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 44,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 42,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,358 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 32,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 28,716 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 28,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y809 NFM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

Y809 NFM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y809 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 NFM shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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