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Y143 OTT

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,134 mi
Last recorded56,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 OTT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in outer sidewall ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,857 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,857 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,414 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,331 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Tee junction to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,681 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,170 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion underside of vehicle

front subframe corroded

rear disc's worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,512 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front subframe corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear brake caliper signs of dampness but no leak found

rear subframe corroded

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,475 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 38,475 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,092 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes**

nail in nearside rear tyre

new tyres fitted to front

note/coolant leak from pipe under vehicle**(corroded)

one washer inoperative on nearside

rear brake discs and pads replaced brake rearding on handbrake 19% foot brake 61% on retest

slight lift to nearside front top suspension ball joint

Fail 19 Mar 2009 38,010 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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes**

nail in nearside rear tyre

note/coolant leak from pipe under vehicle**(corroded)

one washer inoperative on nearside

slight lift to nearside front top suspension ball joint

Pass 10 May 2008 36,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 34,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 31,495 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 25,662 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 25,662 miles

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

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 OTT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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