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Y222 PJS

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 PJS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 70,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section/box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 59,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 59,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 51,747 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,803 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019

Emissions not tested due to misfire and engine cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension system inoperative to low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,775 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 41,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,217 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,121 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,728 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 9 Jun 2012 30,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,652 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 25,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,121 miles

front brake discs starting to become worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,121 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to become worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,381 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)

engine managment lamp is on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,746 miles

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

both front tyres becomming low on outer edge

both front wishbones becomming corroded

engine management light on dash

front brake discs becomming worn

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2008 18,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

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

both front tyres becomming low on outer edge

both front wishbones becomming corroded

engine management light on dash

front brake discs becomming worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,536 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 16,030 miles

ehaust emissions just passed at idle,co varied alot ,poss attention req

Fail 10 May 2006 16,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 14,523 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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Y222 PJS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y222 PJS, 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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Y222 PJS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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