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Y164 CFR

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,048 mi
Last recorded104,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 CFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,048 miles

O/S/REAR SILL RUSTING

REAR DISCS RUSTING

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,019 miles

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,531 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s wiper blade split

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 96,527 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s wiper blade split

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,347 miles

rear subframe has alot of surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe has alot of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,401 miles

rear brake discs rusting o/s & n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,134 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust strap broken but is still adequetly supported

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,366 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,201 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 78,200 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,739 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,041 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 58,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light wiper scratch across screen

power steering slightly biased to left hand lock

Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,668 miles

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

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

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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Y164 CFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y164 CFR, 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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Y164 CFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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