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Y951 YFR

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,632 mi
Last recorded42,632 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 YFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 42,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 42,592 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 42,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 42,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,965 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,181 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 33,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,710 miles

Number plates poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Number plates poor condition

Suspension very low

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,235 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,175 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,261 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,264 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,411 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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Y951 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y951 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.

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What year was Y951 YFR registered?

Y951 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y951 YFR safe to buy?

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