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Y137 BAN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,810 mi
Last recorded17,810 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 BAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 17,810 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 17,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 17,790 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 17,741 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 Dec 2021 17,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 17,703 miles

Underside Of Vehicle And Compenents Corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,036 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

exhaust system showing signs of deteriorating

overall service brake efficiency only just met(51%)it would appear the brake system requires adjustment or repair

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,119 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

service and parking brake only just met requirements

underside of vehicle body and components showing first signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,899 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 15,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,415 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,013 miles

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,977 miles

bind o/s/r wheel

brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,244 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 12,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,097 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)

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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Y137 BAN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y137 BAN, 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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Y137 BAN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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