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Y143 HDY

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,761 mi
Last recorded37,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 HDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,761 miles

anti-roll bar (D) bushes perished

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2016 37,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

anti roll bar (D) bushes cracked and perished

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,910 miles

all suspension parts corroded

body corrosion

steering seems to pull left possible further checks needed

Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,318 miles

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

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

slight body corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2013 31,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,271 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexy detiorating

slight body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,097 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,097 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,766 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,466 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side front indicator lence cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2009 22,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side front indicator lence cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,105 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

near side wiper deterating

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,753 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 17,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Recommend adjusting suspension or tracking to avoid further tyre wear

Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,017 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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Y143 HDY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y143 HDY, 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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Y143 HDY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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