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Y966 ACW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,019 mi
Last recorded47,019 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 ACW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 47,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 46,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 46,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 44,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 40,844 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,022 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 25,022 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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Y966 ACW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 Y966 ACW, 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 Y966 ACW registered?

Y966 ACW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y966 ACW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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