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Y434 NPP

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,048 mi
Last recorded52,048 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 NPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,048 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,367 miles

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,042 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 50,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,739 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,482 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,938 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 46,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,366 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 46,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Both under load (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil topped up

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside/offside front wipers slightly smeary and split at ends

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s hand brake low effort

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,914 miles

o/s hand brake reading low

slight play in both front suspension upper ball joints

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front +rear sub frames corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,210 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 25,210 miles

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

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 Jul 2009 24,945 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 24,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,547 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall

windscreen obstruction ( sat nav )

Fail 19 Jul 2008 24,507 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall

windscreen obstruction ( sat nav )

Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,863 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cuts to nearside rear tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,516 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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Y434 NPP 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 76%.

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 Y434 NPP, 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 Y434 NPP registered?

Y434 NPP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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