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Y168 HNO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,858 mi
Last recorded3,858 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 HNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 3,858 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 5 Apr 2019 36,997 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 36,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,890 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 28,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nsf tyre worn on edge perishing and cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2012 23,537 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2011 20,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ,tracking may require adjustment.

Pass 17 May 2011 20,262 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ,tracking may require adjustment.

Pass 14 May 2010 16,683 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 14,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,897 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 12,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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Y168 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y168 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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Y168 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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