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Y897 DAT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,469 mi
Last recorded30,469 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 DAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 30,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 29,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 28,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,689 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,006 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 May 2019 25,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,146 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 23,146 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,126 miles

Rear coolant leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 21,988 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,522 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,195 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,293 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,955 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,049 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge

o/s rear tyre close to wear indicators

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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Y897 DAT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y897 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 Y897 DAT registered?

Y897 DAT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y897 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 DAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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