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Y905 RDB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,453 mi
Last recorded55,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 RDB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 55,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 55,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 54,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 54,352 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 53,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 53,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 52,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 51,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2017 50,700 miles

w/screen slight scratches

washers w/screen

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,489 miles

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on engine

Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 49,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,155 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

dry on sub frames advise to wax oil

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sills floor chassi and brake pipes surface rust req wax oil

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front discs slightly scored

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 5 May 2010 38,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 5 May 2010 38,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,902 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 30,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,569 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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Y905 RDB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y905 RDB, 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 Y905 RDB registered?

Y905 RDB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y905 RDB safe to buy?

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