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Y112 TLE

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,454 mi
Last recorded52,454 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 TLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 52,454 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 52,454 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,913 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 41,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 41,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,430 miles

nearside rear brake discs starting to show signs of corrosion.

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.215/40/16

Fail 18 Jun 2012 38,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

nearside rear brake discs starting to show signs of corrosion.

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.215/40/16

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 37,147 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,853 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,720 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 31,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 27,781 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 27,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y112 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y112 TLE, 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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Y112 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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