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Y269 BCV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,994 mi
Last recorded57,994 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 BCV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 57,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills rusty

clutch slipping

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2018 57,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak bad ()

both outer sills rusty

clutch slipping badly

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,552 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,138 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear subframes rusty

oil leaks

slight play n/s of the steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs corrodding on inner faces.

Front to rear coolant pipes corroding.

Oil leak

Suspension ride height low.

Unable to clearly see front brake pads.

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,729 miles

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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs corrodding on inner faces.

Front to rear coolant pipes corroding.

Oil leak

Suspension ride height low.

Unable to clearly see front brake pads.

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,244 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,353 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Dec 2009 29,156 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of near side rear tyre. not to cords.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,156 miles

cut in sidewall of near side rear tyre. not to cords.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,713 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,929 miles

os rear tyre worn low

Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,249 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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Y269 BCV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y269 BCV, 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 Y269 BCV registered?

Y269 BCV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y269 BCV safe to buy?

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