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Y261 NHR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 NHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,980 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear subframe corroded Offside Rear subframe corroded

Rear discs corroded Front discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,167 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear subframe corroded

Rear discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,384 miles

water leak and oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,040 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,421 miles

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

oil leak

vehicle pulling to n/s advise tracking

Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,418 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

vehicle pulling to n/s advise tracking

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 80,254 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,284 miles

exhaust leakin g

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,099 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,122 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 56,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,536 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 23,651 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 23,651 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y261 NHR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y261 NHR, 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 Y261 NHR registered?

Y261 NHR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y261 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 NHR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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