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Y737 NTF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,256 mi
Last recorded77,256 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 NTF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 77,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,583 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear wheel arch trim loose

Fail 22 Nov 2023 76,581 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear wheel arch trim loose

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,701 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 57,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,598 miles

suspension ride height low ,, nearly touching bump stops

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2008 49,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,207 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)

inside of both front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,695 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)

Park brake readings 16%

Wipers are smearing slightly

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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Y737 NTF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y737 NTF, 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 Y737 NTF registered?

Y737 NTF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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