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Y234 PJB

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 PJB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,581 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 74,662 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,928 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 73,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,527 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake only just up to requirement to pass mot might need repair soon

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,291 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,894 miles

surface rust on sills

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,604 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,904 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,500 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,778 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 46,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,712 miles

front shocks damp

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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Y234 PJB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y234 PJB, 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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Y234 PJB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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