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Y858 CLJ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,883 mi
Last recorded40,883 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 CLJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 40,883 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

brake discs front and rear corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

slight play in both steering rack arms

suspension components under vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 40,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front fog light cracked and loose

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres at 3mm

reverse light not working

Fail 12 Jul 2024 40,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front fog light cracked and loose

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres at 3mm

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,593 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,542 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 40,334 miles

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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2018 39,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 39,971 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,116 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,468 miles

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

Rear Tyres Have Slight Wear To Inner Edges

Slight Underside Corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 34,468 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyres Have Slight Wear To Inner Edges

Slight Underside Corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system very rusty

suspention system very low and almost on bump stops front and rear

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,726 miles

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,075 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to offside front wing and door

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,488 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 24,484 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,370 miles

Slight bind o/s front brake

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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Y858 CLJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y858 CLJ, 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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Y858 CLJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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