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Y233 CAV

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 CAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,955 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,921 miles

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

note : nearside rear driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,339 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,662 miles

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

Offside 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)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside rear driveshaft damaged by rubbing against chassis

Fail 14 Aug 2012 54,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside rear driveshaft damaged by rubbing against chassis

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn/pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn/pitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2010 41,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,275 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,267 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,672 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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Y233 CAV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y233 CAV, 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 Y233 CAV registered?

Y233 CAV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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