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Y909 MFM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 MFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 48,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 48,143 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,124 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,667 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONES CORRODED

BTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

STEERING DRIFTS TO THE LEFT

Fail 12 Jul 2017 47,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

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

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONES CORRODED

BTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

STEERING DRIFTS TO THE LEFT

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Rear subframe out rigger has no load significant a put is quite corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,774 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,128 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,834 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 39,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,594 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,753 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 21,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,688 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 15,600 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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Y909 MFM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y909 MFM, 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 Y909 MFM registered?

Y909 MFM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y909 MFM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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