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Y184 TLE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 TLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 58,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slight surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,815 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 58,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,542 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 55,941 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 55,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,641 miles

rear screen opaque

wiper motor noisey

Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

rear screen opaque

wiper motor noisey

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,561 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 54,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,670 miles

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

offside front inner brake disc badly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,375 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,147 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,812 miles

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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Y184 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y184 TLE, 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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What year was Y184 TLE registered?

Y184 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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