MOT Status
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73,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear xhaust heat shield corroded
Underside coolant pipes corroded
Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules/pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Whole underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
advise o/s front and rear brakes binding
advise o/s headlamp deteriation
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advise o/s front and rear brakes binding
advise o/s headlamp deteriation
Headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Both rear tyre treads cracking
Offside headlamp image deteriorating
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both front tyres worn on inside edges
Surface rust to front subframe.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y226 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y226 HJN, 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 Y226 HJN registered?
Y226 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 May 2001.
Is Y226 HJN safe to buy?
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