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Y923 AFP

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,014 mi
Last recorded74,014 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 AFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,794 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 73,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,884 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Very slight surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Very slight surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 65,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,823 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 54,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,288 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,388 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside rear sill damaged

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside rear sill damaged

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,857 miles

front outer brake pads qquite worn

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

o/s/f brake hose ferrals/pipe in poor condition but difficult to clearly see

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,416 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolent leak from water pump area

rad fins missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,398 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,886 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 29,872 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 27,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 23,625 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 23,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,080 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,380 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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Y923 AFP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y923 AFP, 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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Y923 AFP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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