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Y326 RBC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 RBC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large and small rubber bushes in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large and small rubber bushes in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on the inner edge

vehicle has corroded front to rear coolant pipes that have a slight leak

Fail 21 Jan 2017 90,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large and small rubber bushes in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large and small rubber bushes in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,554 miles

n/s rear of the front wishbone arm bush has slight wear

o/s/f top ball joint has slight wear

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 65,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs have some deterioration

both rear upper ball joints have slight wear

Fail 8 Feb 2014 54,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,052 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,805 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

acc pedal operation stiff

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to seperate on inner sidewall

suspension level low front and rear

Fail 4 Mar 2011 45,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

acc pedal operation stiff

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to seperate on inner sidewall

suspension level low front and rear

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

accelerator pedal action stiff

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 42,924 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

accelerator pedal action stiff

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,735 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 36,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,165 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,149 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 RBC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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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Y326 RBC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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