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Y131 BPD

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,480 mi
Last recorded69,480 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 BPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 69,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 69,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 69,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 69,468 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,417 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,743 miles

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

starting to rust on os sill

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 56,074 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,827 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre slightly rubbing inner arch lining on full lock

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,827 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,377 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,377 miles

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

both rear tyrtes nearing tread wear bars trewad 2-3mm,tested in wet conditions.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,294 miles

Both Rear Tyres Very Close To Legal Limit Also Offside Rear Starting To Perrish

Nearside Front Tyre Very Low On Inner Edge

Slight Corrosion On Both Rear Sills

Vairous Light Corrosion On Underside Suspension Componments

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,963 miles

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

underside suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,349 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 44,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,469 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,600 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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Y131 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y131 BPD, 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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Y131 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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