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Y996 OLE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,399 mi
Last recorded40,399 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 OLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 40,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 39,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,268 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 36,268 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,992 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 34,992 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,119 miles

scrubbing front tyres slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,872 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,551 miles

n/s washer jet partially blocked

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,744 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 21,896 miles

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

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

offside suspenshion low front and rear

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 OLE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y996 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

Y996 OLE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y996 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 OLE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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