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Y743 GNU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,882 mi
Last recorded108,882 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 GNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 108,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 107,532 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 107,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 103,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,345 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 100,335 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked @ fuel pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

OSR sill damaged

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

Pass 29 May 2019 97,489 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 97,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 92,082 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 92,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 88,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,841 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 86,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,240 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 78,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 78,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,973 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

inner rear brake pads appear worn

n/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,973 miles

inner rear brake pads appear worn

n/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,535 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 71,535 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness and chip in n/s head light

Fail 11 Jun 2008 67,503 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness and chip in n/s head light

Fail 29 May 2007 57,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 29 May 2007 57,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,082 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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Y743 GNU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y743 GNU, 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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Y743 GNU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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