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Y109 PHR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,319 mi
Last recorded70,319 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 PHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 70,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill and front of rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

em light on but first used before 1 July 2003

Pass 28 Aug 2025 65,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 62,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,199 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 60,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower wishbone seriously corroded and dangerous. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 60,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning turns to left by itself (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,894 miles

O/S/F lower suspension arm corroding

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,166 miles

very slight pitting on brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,456 miles

front discs coroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,087 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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Y109 PHR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y109 PHR, 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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Y109 PHR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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