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Y22 MAL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,041 mi
Last recorded37,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 MAL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 37,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Fail 29 Jun 2026 37,041 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody has excessive underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2026 37,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody has excessive underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2025 35,954 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR HAVE BEEN REPAIRED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 33,997 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on under side of vehicle

wax oil on under side of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2024 33,997 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

surface rust on under side of vehicle

wax oil on under side of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2023 31,635 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2022 28,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% 300 / 220 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 25,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,178 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 24,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,115 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake imbalance is 23%

exhaust corroded

under side of vehicle is undershielded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 23,810 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front can not fully see brake pads

Rear brake imbalance is 22%

all brake discs very rusty

exhaust corroded and cat outter skin

parking brake effort is 16 %

service brake effort is 52%

Fail 13 Dec 2016 23,810 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven worpet disc (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front can not fully see brake pads

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake imbalance is 22%

all brake discs very rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and cat outter skin

parking brake effort is 16 %

service brake effort is 52%

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,773 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

all under vehicle is under sheilded (wax oil)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 23,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 22,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,198 miles

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

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,780 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,407 miles

n,s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o.s front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 4,999 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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Y22 MAL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 Y22 MAL, 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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Y22 MAL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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