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Y229 ENN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 ENN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2020 52,598 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Engine mil lamp on

Front and rear suspension components and surrounding areas heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Suspension very low all round

Fail 5 Dec 2020 52,598 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake discs slightly pitted

Engine mil lamp on

Front and rear suspension components and surrounding areas heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Suspension very low all round

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,376 miles

All brake discs pitted

Engine mil lamp on

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Suspension level low front and rear

Fail 21 Aug 2019 52,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All brake discs pitted

Engine mil lamp on

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Suspension very low all round

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,764 miles

Front and rear subframes heavily rusted

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,763 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear subframes heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,504 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slight corrosion

Front and rear subframes heavily rusted

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 10 Mar 2016 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slight corrosion

Front and rear subframes heavily rusted

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,305 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slight corrosion

Front and rear subframes and suspension heavily rusted

Minor oil leak stains on engine

Offside steering track bar has slight play in inner knuckle

Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slight corrosion

Front and rear subframes and suspension heavily rusted

Minor oil leak stains on engine

Offside steering track bar has slight play in inner knuckle

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,279 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,865 miles

front subframe corroded

rear chassis showing corrosion and inner sills

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,136 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 46,136 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,609 miles

Suspension looks lower than it should be for type of vehicle - may require re-pressurising

Tinting strip on inside of windscreen encroaching drivers view but strip is transparent enough to see road ahead

Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake discs corroded inner surface but passed efficiency test

Rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Recommend suspension components replaced in axle pairs(shock absorbers)

Suspension looks lower than it should be for type of vehicle - may require re-pressurising

Tinting strip on inside of windscreen encroaching drivers view but strip is transparent enough to see road ahead

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

bothside rear brake disc slightly worn

vehicle underbody corroded recommands an underseal

Fail 4 Feb 2011 44,715 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

bothside rear brake disc slightly worn

vehicle underbody corroded recommands an underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,448 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,448 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 43,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,690 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,189 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,176 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 38,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 34,849 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Hand brake (efficiency low)

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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Y229 ENN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 Y229 ENN, 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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Y229 ENN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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