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Y939 BJW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 BJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling at Rear in Left Lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling at Rear in Right Lock (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat/Back Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 Valve Stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,345 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 42,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,565 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 26,419 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,895 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,759 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,842 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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Y939 BJW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 Y939 BJW, 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 Y939 BJW registered?

Y939 BJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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