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Y224 MNK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,523 mi
Last recorded48,523 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 MNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,523 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 48,513 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,482 miles

Both Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bushes & misting of oil.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,530 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 47,481 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 47,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,209 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,636 miles

Coolant fan not working

Coolant pipes front to rear corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Radiator corroded and fins missing

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Significant corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

timing belt due for replacement?

Fail 1 Jun 2015 46,549 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant fan not working

Coolant pipes front to rear corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Radiator corroded and fins missing

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Significant corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

timing belt due for replacement?

Pass 30 May 2014 44,891 miles

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

steering operation lighter on left turns

Pass 31 May 2013 43,959 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension all round close too bump stops

Pass 25 May 2012 41,929 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 27 May 2011 39,880 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)

front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 37,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,677 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 30,827 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 30,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 28,609 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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Y224 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y224 MNK, 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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Y224 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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