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D24 AYL

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 AYL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,707 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 73,798 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody slight surface rust

Pass 23 May 2024 70,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 70,540 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 68,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/55*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 68,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/55*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering pulls to the left

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge, indicating alignment issue

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc losing contact area on inner face

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering pulls to left when Power steering in operation, possible steering rack fault

Fail 26 Mar 2020 62,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge, indicating alignment issue

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc losing contact area on inner face

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering pulls to left when Power steering in operation, possible steering rack fault

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,928 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,094 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,043 miles

steering pulls to the left (not aggressively enough to fail whilst driving)

Pass 3 May 2014 46,236 miles

front wipers deteriorating

rear tyres wearing inner edges

steering pulls to the left (not aggressively enough to fail whilst driving)

Fail 24 May 2013 42,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery slightly loose

brake fluid below maximum

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

steering pulls to the left (not aggressively enough to fail whilst driving)

Pass 24 May 2013 42,414 miles

battery slightly loose

brake fluid below maximum

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

steering pulls to the left (not aggressively enough to fail whilst driving)

Pass 31 May 2012 33,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slighlty corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 20,989 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 20,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,481 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 12,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,930 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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D24 AYL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D24 AYL, 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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D24 AYL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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