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Y597 MRX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 MRX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 74,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion underbody

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,220 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (nearside lower) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

both front and rear subframes are corroded

nearside washer jet only just hitting screen

radiator in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes going to rear hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on subframes and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs are corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes going to rear wheels are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear indicators are losing amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframes and suspension components are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,064 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Subframes and suspension components are corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 74,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake discs are corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Subframes and suspension components are corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,018 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,311 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 71,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,647 miles

o/s/r bumper scuffed.

rear window broken.

suspension low!

underbody dry.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre flat

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake discs pitted

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre flat

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake discs pitted

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 68,610 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front washers in poor condition (suspect slight leak)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,570 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

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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Y597 MRX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Y597 MRX, 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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Y597 MRX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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