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Y141 GOU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 GOU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 95,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion forming on both rear outer sills

rear subframe rusty

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,494 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 90,745 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,733 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,773 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,926 miles

front discs liiped

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 63,823 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,319 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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Y141 GOU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y141 GOU, 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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Y141 GOU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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