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Y13 JLS

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,820 mi
Last recorded25,820 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 JLS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 25,820 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 25,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 25,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 25,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 25,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 23,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,681 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 21,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,864 miles

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,292 miles

Slight pitting on front discs inner faces

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 12,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,374 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 3,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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Y13 JLS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y13 JLS, 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 Y13 JLS registered?

Y13 JLS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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