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Y847 RLD

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,310 mi
Last recorded39,310 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 RLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 39,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 26,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 26,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 10,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 10,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 9,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,746 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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Y847 RLD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y847 RLD, 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 Y847 RLD registered?

Y847 RLD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y847 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y847 RLD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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