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Y229 LHE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 LHE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 101,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 101,790 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 90,477 miles

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

both front wings corroding

Fail 8 May 2015 90,477 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrossion on front wings

Pass 6 May 2014 89,472 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2014 89,471 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 83,909 miles

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

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

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

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

rear exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2013 83,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

rear exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2012 78,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 78,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 72,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front wheel brake disc/s inner side face slightly worn

slight play inside steering rack/pinion near side inner end joint

Fail 23 May 2011 72,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

both front wheel brake disc/s inner side face slightly worn

slight play inside steering rack/pinion near side inner end joint

Pass 8 May 2010 69,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 61,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 61,722 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 54,292 miles

front and rear wheel brake disc/s slightly pitted

low effort on off side rear wheel on parking brake

off side font wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

one washer jet inoperative / off side front /

Fail 19 May 2008 54,292 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear wheel brake disc/s slightly pitted

low effort on off side rear wheel on parking brake

off side font wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

one washer jet inoperative / off side front /

Pass 30 May 2007 47,331 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

offside front tyre wearing abnormally on inside edge

offside hanbrake not working as well as it should

Pass 13 May 2006 37,202 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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Y229 LHE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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