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Y900 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,480 mi
Last recorded44,480 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 44,480 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside vehicle chasis/floor/suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill soft

Offside Rear sill soft

Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,823 miles

underseal on underside

Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,749 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,484 miles

Both sides front suspension lower arms getting corroded

Front and rear brake discs getting corroded

Front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 41,484 miles

Both sides front suspension lower arms getting corroded

Front and rear brake discs getting corroded

Front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,578 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

general under body corrosion

headlamps just in aim

rear exhaust corroded

suspension low

Fail 8 Jun 2015 40,578 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general under body corrosion

headlamps just in aim

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system corroded

suspension low

windscreen damage

Fail 3 Jun 2013 38,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres worn on inside

front brake discs corroded

headlamps just in aim

windscreen damage

Pass 26 May 2011 34,955 miles

Coolant leak

Front discs wear inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 32,442 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 29,696 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,695 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

suspension system sitting low

Pass 12 May 2008 27,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,597 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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Y900 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y900 MGF, 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 Y900 MGF registered?

Y900 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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