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Y869 LFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,983 mi
Last recorded34,983 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 34,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 34,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 33,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 30,619 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,073 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,394 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

poor damping effect at front suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,854 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 16,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,687 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,318 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 13,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,729 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

suspension low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 9,021 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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Y869 LFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y869 LFJ, 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 Y869 LFJ registered?

Y869 LFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y869 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y869 LFJ shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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