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Y337 GEC

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 GEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 66,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear floor on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper mechanism noisy

Fail 24 Apr 2019 65,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper mechanism noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,722 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release UNDER LOAD (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FILLED WITH RUSTY WATER & HAS PLAY (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDES (2.7.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,686 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,812 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,812 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 53,984 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,858 miles

slight play n/s/r top ball joint

Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,832 miles

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

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

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

slight play n/s/r top ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,750 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,399 miles

hand brake performance only just met

nsf tyre wearing on edge

steering tight on left lock

Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,359 miles

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

hand brake performance only just met

nsf tyre wearing on edge

steering tight on left lock

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,035 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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Y337 GEC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y337 GEC, 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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Y337 GEC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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