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Y219 TBY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,528 mi
Last recorded56,528 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 TBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 56,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,735 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

streering pull to the neaeside front

Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,721 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

streering pull to the neaeside front

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,352 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

POWER STEERING IS PULLING TO THE NEARSIDE ALL THE TIME ENGINE IS RUNNING

Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,348 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

POWER STEERING IS PULLING TO THE NEARSIDE ALL THE TIME ENGINE IS RUNNING

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,538 miles

Slight play on offside of steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2007 34,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,265 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 29,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both exhaust tail pipe cups missing

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

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

Nearside front wind screen washer inoperative

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

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

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

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

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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Y219 TBY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y219 TBY, 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 Y219 TBY registered?

Y219 TBY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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