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Y898 YDA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,413 mi
Last recorded64,413 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 YDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 64,413 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 64,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,949 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 59,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 54,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 52,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,319 miles

all brake discs corroded from lack of use

Fail 21 May 2015 51,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs corroded from lack of use

Pass 15 Feb 2014 49,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,279 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs corroded

Fail 26 May 2012 49,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,127 miles

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

front brake discs inner face corroded

front shockabsorbers slightly seaping oil

front to rear metal brake pipe becomin corroded

front washers not sprayin on screen fully

front wiperblades starting to come apart

n/s front tyre bold on inner edge and on legal limit

o/s front tyre bold on inner edge and on 2mm

o/s rear shockabsorber slight seap of oil

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension very low

Pass 8 May 2008 43,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

radiator corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 41,979 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 May 2006 40,522 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 34,446 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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Y898 YDA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y898 YDA, 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 Y898 YDA registered?

Y898 YDA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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