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Y301 TOV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,181 mi
Last recorded32,181 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 TOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,947 miles

emlight on

movement and noise from n/s/f lower arm front bush

noise from engine

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2012 31,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

emlight on

movement and noise from n/s/f lower arm front bush

noise from engine

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,724 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 23,225 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 19,494 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 8 May 2009 19,458 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs poor condition and becoming rusty and pitted

near side rear brake disc is discoloured and in poor condition

signs of rubbing on both front wheel plastic wheel arch liners at rear edge. tyre very close to plastic and has rubbed but full lock still achieved. possible vehicle alignment faults

Pass 1 May 2008 17,688 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 11,152 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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Y301 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y301 TOV, 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 Y301 TOV registered?

Y301 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y301 TOV safe to buy?

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