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Y117 FJR

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 FJR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,033 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both offside tyres perishing

both side front wings corroding

front subframe corroding

offside headlamp lens cracked

rear screen cracked

suspension ride height too low

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both offside tyres perishing

both side front wings corroding

front subframe corroding

offside headlamp lens cracked

rear screen cracked

suspension ride height too low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front subframe corroding

nearside front headlamp slightly damaged but not affecting output or pattern

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear subframe corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,345 miles

front to back metal coolant pipework leaking

radiator leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,587 miles

Offside headlamp outer glass damaged??

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,318 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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Y117 FJR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y117 FJR, 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 Y117 FJR registered?

Y117 FJR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y117 FJR safe to buy?

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