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Y731 TBE

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,932 mi
Last recorded49,932 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 49,932 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 49,770 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion on all brake parts

Slight corrosion on all suspension parts

Fail 13 Jun 2023 49,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion on all brake parts

Slight corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,218 miles

Some corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 46,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 46,437 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,451 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

both rear stabilizer bushes worn

Fail 2 Jun 2012 44,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,531 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,065 miles

Rear number plate cracked

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,507 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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Y731 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y731 TBE, 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 Y731 TBE registered?

Y731 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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