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Y331 GEC

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,451 mi
Last recorded63,451 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 GEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 62,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,493 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 60,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,477 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 60,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

battery terminal insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2020 60,466 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 60,463 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,949 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet will not latch

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,595 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,595 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,051 miles

slight brake bind to off side front

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,267 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,233 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 39,035 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,035 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,418 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 37,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 37,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery flat

front & rear number plates water marked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,402 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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Y331 GEC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y331 GEC, 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 Y331 GEC registered?

Y331 GEC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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