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Y996 MFM

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,315 mi
Last recorded41,315 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 MFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coolant leak Possible from expansion header tank

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,170 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,073 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the vehicle started to overheat during the test

Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,107 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 40,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 40,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 39,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,898 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,438 miles

car seems to lean slightley to os

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,817 miles

suspension low.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,727 miles

battery flat

Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,727 miles

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

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

battery flat

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,703 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 34,703 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,597 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension Low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,428 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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Y996 MFM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y996 MFM, 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 Y996 MFM registered?

Y996 MFM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y996 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 MFM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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