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Y947 YFR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,184 mi
Last recorded23,184 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 YFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 23,184 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 23,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 23,055 miles

Gas suspension at a low ride hight, may require attention.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 22,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 22,826 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 22,825 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 22,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 22,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 22,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 22,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 21,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,681 miles

Suspension very low

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 20,481 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 19,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,969 miles

slightly mishapen tyre on o/s/f

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,104 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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Y947 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y947 YFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y947 YFR registered?

Y947 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y947 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y947 YFR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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