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Y876 HDM

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,771 mi
Last recorded52,771 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 HDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 52,771 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose does not affect its operation ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 52,771 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose does not affect its operation ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 45,274 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 45,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 35,616 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 35,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 34,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,082 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,572 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,674 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,810 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 17,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT BELOW MEASUREMENT TOLERANCE

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,485 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 13,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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Y876 HDM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y876 HDM, 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 Y876 HDM registered?

Y876 HDM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y876 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 HDM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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