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Y214 SPX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,695 mi
Last recorded86,695 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 SPX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 86,695 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (due too exhaust leak) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (manifold flange) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure (calliper) (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (bolt insecure) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

( water hoses insecure)

(gear box bolt insecure)

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (interior) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear (suspension pipes insecure)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,493 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,213 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 81,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,043 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill very slight

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill very slight.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,681 miles

Both rear outer sill over-laps corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Both rear outer sill over-laps corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,948 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,930 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,825 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,394 miles

Front brake discs corrdoed on inner faces

SRS light on

Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs corrdoed on inner faces

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,196 miles

Mis fire

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

SRS & engine management lights on

Fail 13 Sep 2010 74,193 miles

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

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

Mis fire

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

SRS & engine management lights on

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,220 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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Y214 SPX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y214 SPX, 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 Y214 SPX registered?

Y214 SPX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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