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Y734 JEO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

57,337 mi
Last recorded57,337 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 JEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 57,327 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 57,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Behind Cambelt Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,811 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear / surface corrsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspention components have surface corrsion

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,477 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 55,477 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,648 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 53,644 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,846 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 49,454 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 49,454 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,303 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 47,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle liner (4.1.D.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

center stop light in-op

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,114 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,405 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,447 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 36,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,962 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

front reg plate slightly split

Pass 1 May 2009 25,358 miles

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

some damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,298 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 20,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,212 miles

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

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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Y734 JEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y734 JEO, 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 Y734 JEO registered?

Y734 JEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y734 JEO safe to buy?

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