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Y232 PGM

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,571 mi
Last recorded98,571 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 PGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,571 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 90,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to outer sills

rear tyres slight mishaping

Fail 25 Jun 2024 83,958 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres slight misshaping

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,029 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,020 miles

suspension components corroded

underside components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rusting (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 66,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rusting (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,478 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 65,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 64,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,257 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,331 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 60,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,307 miles

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 19 Aug 2008 49,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,731 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,731 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 40,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y232 PGM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y232 PGM, 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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Y232 PGM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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