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Y209 TOV

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 TOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 93,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 89,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 87,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 82,315 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 80,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,306 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2017 67,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 64,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,751 miles

Front washer jets weak on operation, Just enough power to reach screen

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,812 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,163 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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Y209 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y209 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 Y209 TOV registered?

Y209 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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