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Y311 YHG

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,770 mi
Last recorded52,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 YHG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill has body filler in (BUT MAGNET STICKS)

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

Offside Rear sill has body filler in (MAGNET STICKS)

Fail 7 Jul 2022 52,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill has body filler in (BUT MAGNET STICKS)

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

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

Offside Rear sill has body filler in (MAGNET STICKS)

Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,518 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 52,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 52,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four have have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 52,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four have have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,155 miles

*Very Strong Advise* Front brake disc's inner braking surface very corroded over 75% of the braking surface.

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded.

Rear brake pads 3-4mm

Slight oil leak.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,155 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

*Very Strong Advise* Front brake disc's inner braking surface very corroded over 75% of the braking surface.

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded.

Rear brake pads 3-4mm

Slight oil leak.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,744 miles

Both front brake discs are excessively corroded on inner braking surfaces.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake is binding.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,986 miles

front discs rusting across brake surface

Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs rusting across brake surface

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,238 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Slight play in N/S/R upper suspension ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,238 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs are corroded.

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

Play in N/S/R upper suspension ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,564 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

tracking front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,564 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,210 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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Y311 YHG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y311 YHG, 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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Y311 YHG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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