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Y313 MFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,606 mi
Last recorded51,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 MFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 51,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 51,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 50,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,937 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 47,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,814 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres inner part of treads are stepped and uneven

Offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer part of tread

Fail 23 Jun 2017 45,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust cat is rattling

Offside and nearside front tyres inner part of treads are stepped and uneven

Offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer part of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,136 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 45,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 40,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,930 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 38,930 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,757 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2012 35,934 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 28 Apr 2011 34,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,442 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 33,442 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,315 miles

small crack in front registration plate

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,605 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,605 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 20,701 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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Y313 MFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y313 MFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y313 MFJ registered?

Y313 MFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y313 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y313 MFJ shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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