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Y231 BPA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,930 mi
Last recorded59,930 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 59,930 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Fail 14 May 2018 59,926 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,119 miles

Headlamp aim beam poor

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

Pass 12 May 2016 58,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear discs corroded on outer edge of inner braking face

slight engine oil leak from dipstick tube

Fail 13 May 2015 57,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 57,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,075 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs corroded on outer edge of face, o/s/f disc has slight corrosion on face

Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs corroded on outer edge of face, o/s/f disc has slight corrosion on face

suspect o/s/f pads sticking in carrier

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,433 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

poor beam pattern n/s and o/s headlights

Fail 18 Jan 2011 55,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

poor beam pattern n/s and o/s headlights

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,826 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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,124 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,693 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 40,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 36,501 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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Y231 BPA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y231 BPA, 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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Y231 BPA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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