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Y878 GNP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,883 mi
Last recorded53,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 GNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 53,883 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 53,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative trim height too low . (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

bothside hydro gas suspension pipe joiners corroded

suspension stiff in operation/hard

Fail 9 Aug 2022 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

bothside hydro gas suspension pipe joiners corroded

suspension stiff in operation/hard

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

all x 4 inner brake disc faces corroded

bothside hydro gas suspension pipe joiners corroded

suspension hard / stiff in operation

Fail 4 Aug 2021 53,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

all x 4 inner brake disc faces corroded

bothside hydro gas suspension pipe joiners corroded

suspension hard / stiff in operation

Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,162 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front bottom arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,386 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 51,386 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 50,167 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,179 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,179 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 45,492 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 28,610 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,207 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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Y878 GNP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y878 GNP, 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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Y878 GNP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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