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Y818 RBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,358 mi
Last recorded47,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 RBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 47,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 47,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 45,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,616 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,370 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 28,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 27,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,684 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,260 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,094 miles

engine warning light came on during test

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,100 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT SCRATCH/SCRAPE MARK ON OSF WINDSCREEN

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 15,488 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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Y818 RBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y818 RBJ, 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 Y818 RBJ registered?

Y818 RBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y818 RBJ safe to buy?

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