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Y897 RNB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,166 mi
Last recorded41,166 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 RNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 41,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 38,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,396 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,386 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 34,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,864 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,791 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 27,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,329 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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Y897 RNB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y897 RNB registered?

Y897 RNB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y897 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 RNB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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