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Y253 HJN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 HJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 96,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 94,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,144 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 91,144 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 86,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under car x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 May 2016 81,792 miles

HID headlamps fitted affecting pattern

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 81,781 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

HID headlamps fitted affecting pattern

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 79,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 79,769 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 67,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre is fouling on the inner wing plastic trim (found on lock to lock check)

Fail 12 May 2014 67,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre is fouling on the inner wing plastic trim (found on lock to lock check)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,181 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2012 60,100 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2010 54,972 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 May 2009 49,804 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,347 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,347 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,828 miles

slight play in o/s front steering rack arm

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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Y253 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y253 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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Y253 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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