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Y335 EBV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,719 mi
Last recorded78,719 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 EBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,719 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 78,686 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,136 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside wax oiled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,167 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2022 70,167 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 67,408 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,808 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 54,877 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,723 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking/spliting

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe missing

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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Y335 EBV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y335 EBV, 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 Y335 EBV registered?

Y335 EBV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y335 EBV safe to buy?

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