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Y215 GEP

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 GEP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s rear subframe slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2016 121,735 miles

Emissions not tested Boiling over (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s rear subframe slightly corroded

O/s and N/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 120,425 miles

Front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 118,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under vehicle has surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2014 118,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under vehicle has surface rust

Pass 13 Feb 2013 116,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 116,066 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 116,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 114,158 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 114,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 111,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 111,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 10 Nov 2008 108,935 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 100,710 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 100,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,056 miles

CORROSION AFFECTNG SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND SUBFRAMES.

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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Y215 GEP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 Y215 GEP, 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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Y215 GEP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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