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Y239 HJN

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,767 mi
Last recorded65,767 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 HJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 65,767 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

o/s/f inner brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate poor

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,771 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate poor

Pass 6 May 2011 55,759 miles

rear number plate poor

front discs poor on inner

offside front wheel slighty binding

Fail 6 May 2011 55,757 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)

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

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

front discs poor on inner

offside front wheel slighty binding

rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,491 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiperblade split

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,489 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiperblade split

rear number plate poor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,851 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 32,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,300 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2007 24,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front and rear brake discs scored & discoloured on inner face

Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,156 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 22,149 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 13,998 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

front screen has damage in excess of 40mm outside of sweapt area of zone 'b'

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,998 miles

front screen has damage in excess of 40mm outside of sweapt area of zone 'b'

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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Y239 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y239 HJN, 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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Y239 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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