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Y895 JDF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 JDF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 67,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,387 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 66,365 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 65,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,562 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 30 May 2018 64,562 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light on.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,818 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,409 miles

eml on

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre has worn too 1.75mm but worn too 1.6mm on the inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,202 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,085 miles

front brake discs recomeded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,742 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 44,742 miles

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

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

front wiper blades need renewing

offside rear tyre needs renewing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,742 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,454 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,606 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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Y895 JDF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y895 JDF, 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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Y895 JDF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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