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Y631 DVC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 DVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 96,919 miles

Front shocker lower bushes worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 89,140 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

Pass 16 May 2023 82,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 78,258 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2022 78,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 12 May 2021 73,869 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 73,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 71,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr tyre beginning to split on inner side wall but not showing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr and osr lower shock absorber bushes have slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf outer brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,110 miles

Exhaust baffle loose in system

Pass 6 May 2017 55,023 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 55,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2016 53,964 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,515 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,515 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,023 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 38,941 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,941 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,609 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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Y631 DVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y631 DVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y631 DVC registered?

Y631 DVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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