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Y876 OBM

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,651 mi
Last recorded70,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 OBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 70,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,604 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 70,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 69,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 69,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 69,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,907 miles

Rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,548 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 47,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,811 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,375 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2009 29,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,439 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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Y876 OBM 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 83.3%.

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 Y876 OBM, 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 Y876 OBM registered?

Y876 OBM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y876 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 OBM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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