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Y291 JJK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,350 mi
Last recorded106,350 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 JJK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,350 miles

catalytic converter is rattling inside

Fail 5 Oct 2018 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

catalytic converter is rattling inside

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,425 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,891 miles

corrosion on o/s/r sill, will soon become an mot issue

Fail 30 May 2015 97,820 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 94,806 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,934 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,934 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear lower tie rod bushes have slight movement.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn.

high level stop light inoperative.

low brake servo assistance

nearside coolant pipe underside of vehicle corroded and leaking.

nearside front brake caliper steel brake pipe slightly damaged.

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

offside front wheel bearing noisey.

offside headlamp pattern poor.

steel brake pipe from `T piece to nearside rear brake hose corroded.

steel brake pipe from `T piece to offside rear brake hose corroded.

steering seems slightly easier to turn left than right

Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,531 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside headlamp pattern poor.

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear lower tie rod bushes have slight movement.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn.

high level stop light inoperative.

low brake servo assistance

nearside coolant pipe underside of vehicle corroded and leaking.

nearside front brake caliper steel brake pipe slightly damaged.

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

offside front wheel bearing noisey.

steel brake pipe from `T piece to nearside rear brake hose corroded.

steel brake pipe from `T piece to offside rear brake hose corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,750 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,252 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,074 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 31,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y291 JJK 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 65%.

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 Y291 JJK, 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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Y291 JJK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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