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Y833 BWN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,352 mi
Last recorded10,352 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 BWN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 10,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 10,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 9,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 9,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 9,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 9,056 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 8,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F ARB D bush damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 8,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F ARB D bush damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 8,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight GearBox Oil Leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 6,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 5,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 5,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 5,065 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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Y833 BWN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y833 BWN, 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 Y833 BWN registered?

Y833 BWN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y833 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 BWN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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