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Y918 GUD

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,761 mi
Last recorded46,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 GUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 46,761 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 44,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 41,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 38,771 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 34,991 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,299 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,031 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 22,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 17,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,791 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,036 miles

Both of the front brakes are slightly binding

Offside front tyre is perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,957 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 8,779 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 7,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,725 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,298 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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Y918 GUD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y918 GUD, 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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Y918 GUD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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