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Y731 HJO

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

64,123 mi
Last recorded64,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 HJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 64,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,903 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 x LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension pod ball joint cover not secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.88mm to 1.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.32mm to 2.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible blow at exhaust manifold when engine cool (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension pod ball joint to upper arm boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft arm lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft arm lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 63,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible blow at exhaust manifold when engine cool (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension pod ball joint to upper arm boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft arm lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft arm lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,031 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,150 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 54,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall split all the way round and 2 cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened osf section next to lower arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,319 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track rod (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track rod (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 42,369 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 42,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 42,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 31,545 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 24,669 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 24,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y731 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y731 HJO, 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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Y731 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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