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Y891 JEO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,181 mi
Last recorded99,181 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 JEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,181 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 95,637 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,048 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 93,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 87,864 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting point area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting, front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting point area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting, front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside, suspension components and brake lines heavily undersealed.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 83,224 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% wear approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75%wear approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,129 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,060 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 75,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,461 miles

wear in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,910 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,540 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,219 miles

front brake pads appear thin -cannot fully inspect in situ

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,819 miles

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

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

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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Y891 JEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y891 JEO, 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 Y891 JEO registered?

Y891 JEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y891 JEO safe to buy?

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