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Y114 CLJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 CLJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 97,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general surface and underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general surface and underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 76,575 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,557 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,243 miles

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,545 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,038 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,855 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 46,849 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,710 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,017 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 32,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y114 CLJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y114 CLJ, 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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Y114 CLJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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