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Y949 RCT

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,499 mi
Last recorded71,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 RCT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 71,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 71,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 71,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 71,087 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 70,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 70,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise inspection engine overheating

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,424 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,160 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 70,159 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 69,810 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/rear tyre tread low / 2.5 mm

Pass 22 May 2017 69,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 68,796 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

washer jets poor in operation

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,730 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,374 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,691 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,933 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 53,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 37,770 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2005 33,253 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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Y949 RCT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y949 RCT, 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 Y949 RCT registered?

Y949 RCT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y949 RCT safe to buy?

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