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Y87 JFH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

47,002 mi
Last recorded47,002 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 JFH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 47,002 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 46,991 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,594 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 46,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,806 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 43,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,256 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 43,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2013 42,890 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

exhaust in poor condtion

slight brake judedr on front brakes

under body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2013 42,890 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

exhaust in poor condtion

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,523 miles

suspension low

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

suspension low

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2011 41,771 miles

headlamps slightly condensated

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,829 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,734 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,590 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,589 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 36,531 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,658 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,934 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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Y87 JFH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y87 JFH, 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 Y87 JFH registered?

Y87 JFH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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