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Y171 AAO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

68,889 mi
Last recorded68,889 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 AAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,889 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes greased up

engine noisey, half litre of engine oil added for emissions test

exhaust flexi poor condition, exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

suspension components corroded

under body, chassis corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,889 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes greased up

engine noisey, half litre of engine oil added for emissions test

exhaust flexi poor condition, exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

suspension components corroded

under body, chassis corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

over heating

Pass 4 Oct 2010 367,842 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,765 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,655 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,604 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs corroded inner surface

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,670 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,362 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 38,362 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight distortion inner edge

offside front shox damp

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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Y171 AAO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 Y171 AAO, 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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Y171 AAO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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