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Y116 BEO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,141 mi
Last recorded35,141 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 BEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,318 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 34,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 33,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,634 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 22,475 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,851 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 17,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,979 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 12,948 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 7,345 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 7,343 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both Front Flexi Ferrule Link Pipes Slightly Corroded.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,299 miles

all four tyres treads close to legal limit

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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Y116 BEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y116 BEO, 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 Y116 BEO registered?

Y116 BEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y116 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 BEO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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