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Y89 AFP

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,640 mi
Last recorded74,640 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 AFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 74,633 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

handbrake reading only just passed and not locking up

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,277 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 74,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,560 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

change o/s wiper blade soon

Pass 10 May 2016 68,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,613 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,314 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,374 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,869 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,869 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,637 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 38,553 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,165 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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Y89 AFP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y89 AFP, 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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Y89 AFP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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