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YSD 726

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,999 mi
Last recorded48,999 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSD 726
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,758 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,811 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,693 miles

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

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,693 miles

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

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,358 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition .....screen damaged.....screen washer weak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,190 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,885 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

window screen washer weak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 26,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,347 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 24,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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YSD 726 is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YSD 726, 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 YSD 726 registered?

YSD 726 is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is YSD 726 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSD 726 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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