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Y144 PRP

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,364 mi
Last recorded51,364 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 PRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,497 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 49,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,671 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,873 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,505 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,752 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 32,752 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,664 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 29,664 miles

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

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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Y144 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y144 PRP, 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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Y144 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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