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Y185 TOV

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 TOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 84,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 84,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 84,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole in nearside rear wheel arch within 30cm of suspension subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord visible in cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall failed - dangerously (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,535 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,527 miles

engine oil leaks

near side door mirror loose

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,603 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear subframes are corroded but not excessive

if you dont hold the steering wheel car will steer itself to the left when you drive

rear brake discs are corroded and in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs are in very poor condition,corroded and pitted with friction surface breaking away

front and rear subframes are corroded but not excessive

if you dont hold the steering wheel car will steer itself to the left when you drive

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant loss from front to rear pipes underside

engine misfiring

exhaust support bracket broken

front and rear brake discs are rusty and in poor condition

front brake pads are getting low

if steering wheel not held car steers itself to the left

Pass 15 Jun 2013 66,490 miles

front lower arms corroded

slight movement in rear suspension arms

Fail 15 Jun 2013 66,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front lower arms corroded

slight movement in rear suspension arms

Pass 21 May 2012 65,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,708 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 60,708 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,376 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,982 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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Y185 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y185 TOV, 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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Y185 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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