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Y999 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,517 mi
Last recorded31,517 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 31,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 31,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 31,411 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 31,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 30,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 26,498 miles

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

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

both rear upper ball joints have slight wear

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,926 miles

both front top ball joints have very slight wear

both rear upper ball joints have slight wear

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

o/s/f track rod end has very slight wear

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,572 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 24,979 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear

n/s/r upper suspension ball joint has slight wear

o/s/r upper suspension ball joint has slight wear

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,523 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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Y999 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y999 MGF, 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 Y999 MGF registered?

Y999 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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