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Y163 JHB

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,833 mi
Last recorded73,833 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 JHB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 73,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 73,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 66,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 64,699 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 60,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 55,969 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 55,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,873 miles

n/s rear tie bar f/bush worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,093 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,043 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,840 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,756 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise steering pulls to the left

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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Y163 JHB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y163 JHB, 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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Y163 JHB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y163 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 JHB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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