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Y139 UOB

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,398 mi
Last recorded58,398 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 UOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,694 miles

suspension low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,069 miles

rear discs corroded

brake pipes corroded in various places

front discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,732 miles

exhaust corroded

oil filter corroded

rear discs inner face corroded

slight weep from rear coolant pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,201 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking on tread

brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,262 miles

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

noise from v/belt timing cover area,timing cover is either broken or just not fitted correctly,v/belt slack.

o/s lower ball joint fixing bolt to long and fouling front roll bar.

slight corrosion to steel pipes in various places.

small cracks in front tyre treads

underside of car is showing early signs of corrosion advise wax oil and clean.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,764 miles

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

early signs of corrosion on underside of car may be due to standing.advise clean and underseal or wax oil.

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to steel pipes in variuos places

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,977 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 37,977 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,498 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,937 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 18,879 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine over heating ??

Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,189 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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Y139 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y139 UOB, 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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Y139 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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