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Y852 UOL

2001 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 UOL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 75,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 70,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,035 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 69,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 68,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 65,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,175 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 45,237 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 45,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y852 UOL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y852 UOL, 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 Y852 UOL registered?

Y852 UOL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y852 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 UOL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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