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Y106 GCH

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,493 mi
Last recorded90,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 GCH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 90,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,880 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

front and rear sub frames surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,864 miles

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on rear brake disc's

front shocker leaking

wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 78,420 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,524 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 74,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 64,135 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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Y106 GCH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y106 GCH, 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 Y106 GCH registered?

Y106 GCH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y106 GCH safe to buy?

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