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Y878 VDA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,337 mi
Last recorded24,337 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 VDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 24,337 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 23,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 23,295 miles

suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2022 23,292 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

suspension corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 22,590 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,060 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS DISTORTED

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 21,057 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS DISTORTED

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,770 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 20,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,661 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 12,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,158 miles

suspension height low

Fail 19 Feb 2007 10,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspension height low

Pass 28 Feb 2006 8,368 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 VDA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y878 VDA, 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 Y878 VDA registered?

Y878 VDA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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