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Y332 DKS

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,626 mi
Last recorded33,626 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 DKS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 33,626 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 32,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 32,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,581 miles

COOLANT LEAK

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAMES ARE RUSTED

HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS ARE DULL

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC IS RUSTED

O/S HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

OUTPUT OF BOTH HEAD LIGHTS IS POOR

Fail 18 Aug 2017 32,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight WHEN COMING FROM FULL LEFT LOCK (2.2.D.1)

COOLANT LEAK

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAMES ARE RUSTED

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC IS RUSTED

OUTPUT OF BOTH HEAD LIGHTS IS POOR

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,366 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 31,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid replaced pump (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,143 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 31,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,251 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,251 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,052 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 28,052 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,384 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,702 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,819 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,486 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 18,486 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,564 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y332 DKS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y332 DKS, 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 Y332 DKS registered?

Y332 DKS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y332 DKS safe to buy?

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