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Y1 GGB

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 GGB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 68,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 67,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,830 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 63,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,266 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 62,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2011 60,359 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 May 2011 60,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 29 May 2010 58,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,441 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rattle strap missing from exaust system secure

rear discs slightly rusted from standing

wiper blades slightly split at ends

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,667 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,962 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,898 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,087 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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Y1 GGB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y1 GGB, 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 Y1 GGB registered?

Y1 GGB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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