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Y522 XKM

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 XKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,647 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has corrosion

Rear Subframe has corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2024 118,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 118,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid residue around caliper

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid residue around caliper

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 118,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,955 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 117,928 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Front mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,139 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 116,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe has corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,791 miles

Central Rear exhaust rear box small hole

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,369 miles

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

Nearside Lower bump stop rubber missing

Nearside Rear susp top joint slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower bump stop rubber missing

Nearside Rear susp top joint slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,245 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,245 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,248 miles

both inner front brake discs poor

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both inner front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,455 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 77,868 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

stering operation lighter on one side on lock too lock check

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,338 miles

offside and nearside rear adjustable arms have had heat applied

Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear adjustable arms have had heat applied

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,801 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,800 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,740 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,739 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,913 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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Y522 XKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y522 XKM, 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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Y522 XKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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