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Y857 YFR

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,822 mi
Last recorded66,822 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 YFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,325 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,046 miles

crakes in rear tyres due to old rubber

Fail 31 Jul 2017 62,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crakes in rear tyres due to old rubber

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,554 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,230 miles

advise - rust on front offside wing and offside sill is dealt with

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,976 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,851 miles

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

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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Y857 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y857 YFR, 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

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What year was Y857 YFR registered?

Y857 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y857 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y857 YFR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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