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Y331 PRP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

67,741 mi
Last recorded67,741 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 PRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 67,741 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside handbrake has reduced effort

Fail 9 Apr 2020 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside handbrake has reduced effort

Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,561 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/mot-test/36572472 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,987 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,163 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 60,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,888 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 57,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,422 miles

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

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

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

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

foot brake just met

Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

foot brake just met

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,026 miles

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

corrosion to underside of body and components

hight front brake imbalance

n/s front brake binding slightly

washers poor

Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front brake binding slightly

washers poor

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

corrosion to underside of body and components

hight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,789 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

front and rear suspension height low

general underside corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2009 46,753 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

front and rear suspension height low

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 May 2008 44,975 miles

Surface rust on front and rear sub frames.

Surface rust onfront and rear suspension units.

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

Wipers poor and small spit.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,998 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 43,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

8mm stone chip in zone A

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y331 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y331 PRP, 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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Y331 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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