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Y989 UPO

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,037 mi
Last recorded60,037 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 UPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 57,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 57,800 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy front pipe to flexy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front sub frame coroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame coroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 56,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front sub frame coroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 56,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe mount coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 14 percent efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe mount coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,175 miles

front and rear subframesrusting

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,103 miles

front and rear subframes rusting

Fail 23 Mar 2017 56,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear subframes rusting

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,060 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front and rear subframes rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front subfame rusting

front wish bones rusting

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,679 miles

Coolant pipes underneath car slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear offside wheel bearing becoming noisy

steel pipes under vehicle corroded, slight coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,025 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,653 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,073 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 42,073 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres inner edges slight wonn

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,702 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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Y989 UPO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y989 UPO, 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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Y989 UPO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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