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Y191 TGV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,891 mi
Last recorded77,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 TGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 77,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 77,622 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 77,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2021 77,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,466 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,070 miles

All brake discs badly scored & corroded

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

Dubious repair made to wiper mechanism

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

Metal water pipes corroded

Near side front brake has slight bind

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)

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

Ride hieght low

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

Windscreen scratched

cill panel damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All brake discs surfaces badly corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Long handbrake travel & warning indicater stays on

Near side cill panel damaged

Near side front brake binding

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Ride height low

Windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,855 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,211 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 69,211 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 54,932 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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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Y191 TGV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y191 TGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y191 TGV registered?

Y191 TGV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y191 TGV safe to buy?

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