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Y894 DAT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

40,074 mi
Last recorded40,074 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 DAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,074 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 38,577 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 38,124 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 33,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,021 miles

poor beam patterns

suspension low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,977 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

cloudy lights diminished light output

rear indicators pale

at one point during test power steering failed but then operational throughout test

Pass 3 Sep 2016 26,998 miles

cloudy lights with diminished light output

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,819 miles

both headlights incorrect beam pattern very poor

Fail 15 Jun 2015 24,819 miles

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

both headlights incorrect beam pattern very poor

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,124 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 21,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever has little reserve travel. rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever has little reserve travel. rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,068 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 21,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,638 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 20,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre worn to 2.8 mm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,069 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,995 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,130 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 18,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,290 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)

wiper blades need attention. nearside sunvisor needs attention

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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Y894 DAT 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 Y894 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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Y894 DAT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y894 DAT safe to buy?

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