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Y138 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,840 mi
Last recorded93,840 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,840 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 89,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,991 miles

Coolant leak f-r pipe ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear sub-frame mounting area, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 88,991 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak f-r pipe ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear sub-frame mounting area, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,660 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 88,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside front lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside suspension low

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,528 miles

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

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

co emissions on limit

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2017 76,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces of rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

co emissions on limit

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,109 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,693 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,322 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,486 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,534 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,413 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y138 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y138 BPG, 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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Y138 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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