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Y239 LGW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,751 mi
Last recorded95,751 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 LGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp cracked (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 93,608 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lense missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 90,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,324 miles

Coolant leak centre pipe corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,845 miles

Centre Rear Brake Light Inoperative

Front To Rear Coolant Pipe Corroded Slightly

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

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

Parking Brake RBT Reading Only Just Meets Min Requirements

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

Slight Coolant Leak From Front To Rear Coolant Pipe

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,821 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (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)

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

Front To Rear Coolant Pipe Corroded Slightly

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

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

Parking Brake RBT Reading Only Just Meets Min Requirements

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

Slight Coolant Leak From Front To Rear Coolant Pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,282 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,872 miles

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)

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

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

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)

engine man light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,550 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 70,398 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 59,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,084 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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Y239 LGW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y239 LGW, 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 Y239 LGW registered?

Y239 LGW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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