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Y388 LRX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,156 mi
Last recorded110,156 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 LRX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 110,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2025 110,120 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2024 107,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 105,261 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 103,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,212 miles

COOLANT LEAK FRONT O/S CENTRE PIPES (CABLE TIED REQS JUBILEE CLIP)

Engine misfire when cold.

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen wiper motor noisy.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,623 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,603 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,466 miles

Coolant Pipes To Front Of Vehicle Have Surface Corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,701 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front suspension close to bump stops

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front suspension close to bump stops

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,114 miles

general underside age related corrosion

suspension requires pump up

Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,618 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,682 miles

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

o/s/front/wheel/slight/binding

Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,879 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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Y388 LRX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y388 LRX, 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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Y388 LRX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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