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Y331 LDN

2001 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,540 mi
Last recorded111,540 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 LDN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 111,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,172 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,938 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 104,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,873 miles

Front suspension heavily corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 96,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,541 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 76,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,643 miles

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

o/side front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,409 miles

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

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

vehicle ride height very low

Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

vehicle ride height very low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,051 miles

all brake discs friction surface pitted due to lack of use.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,565 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,047 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine overheating during emissions test

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,078 miles

engine overheating during emissions test

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 42,951 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 42,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 LDN is a 2001 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y331 LDN, 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 Y331 LDN registered?

Y331 LDN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y331 LDN safe to buy?

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