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Y813 YAG

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,181 mi
Last recorded41,181 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 YAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,715 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front suspension seeping fluid ? damp

handbrake only just met requirements , working but weak

Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 31,936 miles

Coolant leak possibly from heater pipes

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

Fail 17 May 2021 31,935 miles

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

Coolant leak possibly from heater pipes

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,336 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 29,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,395 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

very slight play in n/s/r top ball joint

Fail 16 Apr 2009 25,395 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

very slight play in n/s/r top ball joint

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 24,807 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,917 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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Y813 YAG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y813 YAG, 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 Y813 YAG registered?

Y813 YAG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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