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Y215 JMJ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,001 mi
Last recorded65,001 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,001 miles

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

nsr brake has slight bind

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,001 miles

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

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

nsr brake has slight bind

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,417 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,272 miles

suspesion level low only just clearing bump stops front and rear

Fail 8 Mar 2013 55,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

suspesion level low only just clearing bump stops front and rear

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,361 miles

metal water pipe just stating to leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,333 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak from main front to rear steel pipes near bracket .advise replacement

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,245 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 45,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,929 miles

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

coolant pipe which runs front to rear corroded

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 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y215 JMJ, 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 Y215 JMJ registered?

Y215 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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