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Y143 TPX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 TPX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,953 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and pipe joints corroded - slight leak from nearside joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension sitting low - suspect hydraulic system may need topping up

Pass 9 Jun 2020 53,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joints of system clamped together (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill jacking points area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joints of system clamped together (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill jacking points area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,467 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r cill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 53,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r cill (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak middle of vehicle ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,956 miles

slight coolant leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 52,956 miles

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,637 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,637 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Jun 2014 50,620 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,620 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,136 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,135 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 47,916 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,916 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,568 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 46,566 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,621 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,271 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,271 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,404 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 TPX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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