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Y326 MFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 MFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 61,417 miles

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

Rear suspension component heavily corroded

Rear tyres perished

suspension very low and close to stop bump stops

Fail 5 May 2017 61,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

Rear suspension component heavily corroded

Rear tyres perished

suspension very low and close to stop bump stops

Pass 3 May 2016 59,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension hose corroded

Rear tyres perrished

suspension very low

Pass 6 May 2015 59,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 59,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,622 miles

corroison subframes

corrosion rear hose ferrals

rear exhaust joins corrodeing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corroison subframes

corrosion rear hose ferrals

rear exhaust joins corrodeing

Pass 9 May 2013 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion both front brake hose ferrals

exhaust detiroateing in places

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 56,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion both front brake hose ferrals

exhaust detiroateing in places

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 1 May 2012 54,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight perishing both lower balljoint lower rubbers

small amount of corrosion starting brake hose ferrals

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,829 miles

n/s/r bumper cracked

under body fresh waxoil/underseal covering every thing

washers could be better

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusted

front and rear subframes rusted

Pass 7 May 2009 47,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 47,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 45,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 34,797 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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Y326 MFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y326 MFJ, 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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Y326 MFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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