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Y383 GAB

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 GAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 47,534 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 47,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre hitting on inside of wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 47,356 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 46,788 miles

Coolant leak.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 45,967 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,384 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 45,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 45,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,460 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 25 Mar 2014 42,572 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 42,572 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 16 Mar 2013 40,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y383 GAB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold 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 Y383 GAB, 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 Y383 GAB registered?

Y383 GAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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