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Y137 SET

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 SET
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 74,324 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2016 74,232 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded main from front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded main from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 66,086 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,086 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,223 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 59,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 55,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,416 miles

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

Oil leak

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,416 miles

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

rear view mirror insecure

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

Oil leak

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

battery light on

both front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,335 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,925 miles

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

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

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

nearside hydrolastic suspension slightly lower than offside

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,690 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,605 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2008 37,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 May 2007 36,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 34,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2005 33,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 25 May 2005 33,118 miles

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

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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Y137 SET is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y137 SET, 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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Y137 SET is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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