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Y861 DVC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,598 mi
Last recorded55,598 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 DVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,598 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,760 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 54,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,836 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 53,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 52,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 52,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,491 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,869 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 50,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

centre brake light has 2 bulbs out

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,982 miles

Bulb out in high level stop lamp.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,887 miles

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

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

bulb not working in centre brake light

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,332 miles

Engine light on dash.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,157 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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Y861 DVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y861 DVC, 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 Y861 DVC registered?

Y861 DVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y861 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 DVC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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