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Y812 JCY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,499 mi
Last recorded42,499 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 JCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 42,499 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 42,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 41,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 40,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,109 miles

Front suspension height lower than specification but still has small clearance on bump stops

Fail 22 Aug 2016 40,109 miles

Front suspension height lower than specification but still has small clearance on bump stops

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,010 miles

rear.c.a bushes worn

Fail 27 Jul 2015 40,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear.c.a bushes worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,901 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,539 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,132 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y812 JCY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,600cc 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 Y812 JCY, 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 Y812 JCY registered?

Y812 JCY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y812 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y812 JCY 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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