2001 MG MGF 1.6L Petrol · Y276 AJW
2001 MG MGF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 35,509 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1588cc
Y276 AJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 35,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
Y276 AJW Mileage History
- 21/06/202334,303 mi
- 28/06/202334,304 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/202434,768 mi+464 mi
- 15/09/202535,507 mi+739 mi
- 18/09/202535,509 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y276 AJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mg Mgf (Y276 AJW) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative suspension low (5.3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (Y276 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as Y276AJW.
YAMAHA
FZS1000
HONDA
CBR 900 RR
TOYOTA
COROLLA
FIAT
MULTIPLA
TOYOTA
YARIS
MERCEDES
A-CLASS
VAUXHALL
VX220
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
NISSAN
ALMERA
FORD
TRANSIT
ROVER
MINI
TOYOTA
RAV-4