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Y438 NPP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 NPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 42,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 41,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2024 41,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine unsafe to be tested. Sudden coolant loss before B.E.T. test completed. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension system inoperative Insufficient movement of suspension system, suspension very close to bump stops. (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,099 miles

Brake fluid change due?

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,014 miles

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,649 miles

Offside Rear handbrake has an intermittant bind

vehicle has reduced ride height

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,861 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,233 miles

SRS light on

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,684 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 28 Jul 2008 35,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,811 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight scratches and stone chips front screen

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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Y438 NPP 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 91.3%.

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 Y438 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 Y438 NPP registered?

Y438 NPP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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