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Y912 MNK

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,009 mi
Last recorded81,009 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 MNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,987 miles

Front and rear subframes and wishbones corroded

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

General chassis corrosion

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Recomend front wiper blades to be replaced

Slight play in near side rear lower arm bush

Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Recomend front wiper blades to be replaced

Slight play in near side rear lower arm bush

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,675 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 75,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 72,500 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 72,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 70,430 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 70,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,437 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 66,431 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,715 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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Y912 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y912 MNK, 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 Y912 MNK registered?

Y912 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y912 MNK safe to buy?

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