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Y987 EEC

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 EEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 160,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 153,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 143,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 135,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 128,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 120,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,601 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,906 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre has a cut caused by damage but is not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,465 miles

both wipers split badly

Fail 17 Jun 2011 40,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both wipers split badly

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,748 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,274 miles

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

O/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,871 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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Y987 EEC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y987 EEC, 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 Y987 EEC registered?

Y987 EEC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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