MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s handbrake performance poor
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leaks
rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leaks
rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
side play in handbrake lever
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
side play in handbrake lever
All front and rear suspension units are corroded and bushes are deteriorating
Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
WARNING:Power steering had a intermition Malfunctioning at start of test but showed no signs of fault during rest of test recommend having checked as this maybe dangerous at a later date!!
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All front and rear suspension units are corroded and bushes are deteriorating
Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
WARNING:Power steering had a intermition Malfunctioning at start of test but showed no signs of fault during rest of test recommend having checked as this maybe dangerous at a later date!!
Offside rear road tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and needs replacing now!! DANGEROUS
Both front washers need adjustment to aims
Corrosion to front and rear sub frames
Nearside front tyre worn to limit on edges of tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front washers need adjustment to aims
Corrosion to front and rear sub frames
Nearside front tyre worn to limit on edges of tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Y176 PPY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y176 PPY, 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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Y176 PPY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 2001.
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