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Y283 TLF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,845 mi
Last recorded131,845 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 TLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 131,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 128,809 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 128,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 128,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 124,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,797 miles

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012 115,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,146 miles

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

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

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

front suspension parts rusty

noise from o/s wiper

paint scratched all of n/s

slight rust blister o/s front outer sill

Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,632 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2010 88,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,457 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 60,037 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 51,590 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 51,590 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y283 TLF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y283 TLF, 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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Y283 TLF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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