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Y298 RBC

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 RBC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,976 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,602 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,645 miles

Coolant leak leak on hose to thermostat ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 65,641 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak leak on hose to thermostat ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake efforts low on n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,357 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,836 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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,579 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outter edge

Pass 30 May 2013 52,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,233 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 52,206 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,997 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Parking lever has high travel

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,996 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking lever has high travel

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,379 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre 2nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,379 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre 2nail in o/s/r tyre

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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Y298 RBC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y298 RBC, 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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Y298 RBC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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