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Y158 HNO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,200 mi
Last recorded69,200 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 HNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S/F anti-roll bar D bush split and mis-aligned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F Brake binding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R metal brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R metal brake pipe to hose very corroded, could do with some attention (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc's worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 62,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,496 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 60,496 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,309 miles

non std suspension

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,502 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 43,808 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension rusty

offside rear splis shield loose

Fail 11 Jun 2015 43,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

front and rear suspension rusty

offside rear splis shield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2014 43,790 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

front & rear suspension rusty

suspension low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,591 miles

front & rear sub frames and suspension rusty

suspension low

Pass 2 May 2012 43,437 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

slight oil leaks

Fail 2 May 2012 43,437 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to wear low

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,175 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,932 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 41,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,907 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 38,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,621 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 37,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear silencer exhaust bracket broken but system is not insecure

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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Y158 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y158 HNO, 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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What year was Y158 HNO registered?

Y158 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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