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Y131 NCD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

60,737 mi
Last recorded60,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 NCD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 60,737 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper brake light has been removed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only passed at 17 %

Fail 22 Jun 2026 60,735 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 60,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 60,143 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 59,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,139 miles

Nearside headlight output slightly reduced

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,443 miles

nearside and offside front wheel weights rubbing on full lock

Fail 4 Jun 2015 54,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 53,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,781 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,260 miles

Rear discs corroded & pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,298 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,932 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 46,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 40,886 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 40,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y131 NCD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NCD, 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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What year was Y131 NCD registered?

Y131 NCD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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