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Y893 DAT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 DAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 67,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,346 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 62,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 61,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 59,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,293 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,340 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,749 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,748 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,568 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,178 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres low on edges

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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Y893 DAT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 Y893 DAT, 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 Y893 DAT registered?

Y893 DAT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y893 DAT safe to buy?

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