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Y274 NHR

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 NHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also showing some signs of wearing out of its natural shape on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,466 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,993 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,672 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear subframe showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,349 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,481 miles

BRAKE,SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT HEADLAMPS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE LENSES.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,481 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

BRAKE,SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT HEADLAMPS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE LENSES.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,030 miles

advise suspension height low advivise inflation

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,318 miles

front brake pipe ferrols corroded

front shock absorber rubbers delaminating

when was timing belt changed???

Fail 24 Feb 2009 40,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipe ferrols corroded

front shock absorber rubbers delaminating

when was timing belt changed???

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,066 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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Y274 NHR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y274 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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Y274 NHR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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