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Y319 BAN

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 BAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 48,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 47,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 42,971 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake has only just met requirements

spare wheel defective

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,532 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 39,821 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,708 miles

slight play in n/s/r top ball joint.

slight play in o/s + n/s rear arm bushes

strong advise dents in o/s/r road wheel bead rim

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,065 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,065 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,141 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,457 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2006 19,631 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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Y319 BAN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow 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 Y319 BAN, 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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Y319 BAN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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