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Y231 GEP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,013 mi
Last recorded54,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 GEP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 54,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 53,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath not holed

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,886 miles

Add corrosion on inner and outer sills

Adv corrosion on brake pipes and ferralls

Adv corrosion on chassis

Adv corrosion on coil springs

Adv corrosion on front and rear components

Adv corrosion on front and rear valance ,floor pan

Adv slight corrosion on water pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2016 50,886 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both inner side (3.5.1i)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Add corrosion on inner and outer sills

Adv corrosion on brake pipes and ferralls

Adv corrosion on chassis

Adv corrosion on coil springs

Adv corrosion on front and rear components

Adv corrosion on front and rear valance ,floor pan

Adv slight corrosion on water pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,431 miles

Adv corrosion on front and rear sub frame

Adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills floor pan chassis

Adv slight deteriation on rear suspension bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,890 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

adv both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

adv front and rear susp rubbers perishing slightly

adv offside front lower suspension arm been welded strenghthand security ok at time of test

adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills,floorpan,chassis,steering and suspension components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

adv both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

adv catalyst internalls loose

adv front and rear susp rubbers perishing slightly

adv offside front lower suspension arm been welded strenghthand security ok at time of test

adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills,floorpan,chassis,steering and suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,528 miles

adv slight corrosion on front and rear subframes and chassis

adv slight corrosion on front disks

adv slight cracking in treads and sidewalls on both rear tyres

adv slight dampness on both front shocks

adv slight surface corrosion on front to back waterpipes

adv slight surface corrosion on rear disks

adv slight surface corrosion to front steering and suspension components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 49,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

adv slight corrosion on front and rear subframes and chassis

adv slight corrosion on front disks

adv slight cracking in treads and sidewalls on both rear tyres

adv slight dampness on both front shocks

adv slight surface corrosion on front to back waterpipes

adv slight surface corrosion on rear disks

adv slight surface corrosion to front steering and suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,373 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,329 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,954 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 GEP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GEP, 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 GEP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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