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Y741 SSO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,859 mi
Last recorded52,859 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 SSO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,859 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 52,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 51,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 50,403 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 44,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,154 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 33,154 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,838 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 31,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 28,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 22,108 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 22,089 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y741 SSO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y741 SSO, 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 Y741 SSO registered?

Y741 SSO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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