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Y201 TOV

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 TOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,353 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 104,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

parking brake effort poor

Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 101,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,974 miles

rubber clutch hose deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

SRS airbag lamp on

rubber clutch hose deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 40,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,798 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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Y201 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y201 TOV, 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 Y201 TOV registered?

Y201 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y201 TOV safe to buy?

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