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Y831 TOK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,908 mi
Last recorded43,908 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 TOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 43,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 43,477 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 43,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 42,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 40,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Jan 2020 40,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jan 2019 39,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,015 miles

due to vehicle height front wheels are very close to inner wheel arch but not yet fouling

Fail 21 Jan 2012 27,968 miles

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

due to vehicle height front wheels are very close to inner wheel arch but not yet fouling

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,244 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,361 miles

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,992 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

front wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 9,182 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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Y831 TOK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y831 TOK, 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 Y831 TOK registered?

Y831 TOK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y831 TOK shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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