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Y237 PRP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 PRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,844 miles

all tyres perished rear worn close to limit advise replacement asap

alternator belt poor condition and bolt missing from bracket

inbalance in rear brakes

play in offside rear hub bushes

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perished rear worn close to limit advise replacement asap

alternator belt poor condition and bolt missing from bracket

inbalance in rear brakes

play in offside rear hub bushes

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,687 miles

exhaust rear strap snapped and blow from flexi pipe in poor condition

general corrosion to suspension and exhaust

play in steering rack

tyres look underinflated

tyres perishing rears wearing low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rear strap snapped and blow from flexi pipe in poor condition

general corrosion to suspension and exhaust

play in steering rack

tyres look underinflated

tyres perishing rears wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlight slightly misty

Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside headlight slightly misty

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,372 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 54,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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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Y237 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y237 PRP, 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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Y237 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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