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Y98 HMA

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,311 mi
Last recorded37,311 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 HMA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 36,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 36,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,200 miles

Nearside Rear Driveshaft Seal Weeping Slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,361 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,220 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,447 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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Y98 HMA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y98 HMA, 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 Y98 HMA registered?

Y98 HMA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y98 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 HMA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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