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Y906 SBC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,127 mi
Last recorded45,127 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 SBC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 45,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 45,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Reflective surface severely degraded causing very poor light output and no projected image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp intensity and beam pattern reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,129 miles

general body corossion

Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,563 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 43,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,014 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 36,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,152 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,737 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,181 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,692 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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Y906 SBC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green 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 Y906 SBC, 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

How do I check the history of Y906 SBC?

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What year was Y906 SBC registered?

Y906 SBC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y906 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 SBC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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