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Y918 RLD

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,581 mi
Last recorded62,581 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,633 miles

Front tyres cracking-BOTH

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,225 miles

Front TYRES CRACKING x2

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,376 miles

Front both tyres cracked & perished

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,391 miles

very slight cracking within tread pattern of both front tyres

Pass 12 May 2017 52,973 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 51,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,383 miles

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,014 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,957 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suspension ride height slightly low

Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suspension ride height slightly low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,930 miles

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)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,744 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 RLD 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 80%.

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 RLD, 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 Y918 RLD registered?

Y918 RLD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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