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Y839 STF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 STF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 49,500 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2026 49,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2025 48,318 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 47,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 46,435 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 45,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 44,725 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2019 44,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,086 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,973 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,778 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 35,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,480 miles

eml on

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,517 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,426 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine man.light on

n/s front to rear power steering pipe insecure

o/s body damage

o/s door stiff to open

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2007 23,208 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine man.light on

n/s front to rear power steering pipe insecure

o/s body damage

o/s door stiff to open

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 May 2007 23,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 21,296 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 21,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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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Y839 STF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y839 STF, 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

How do I check the history of Y839 STF?

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What year was Y839 STF registered?

Y839 STF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y839 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 STF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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