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Y337 XOB

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,950 mi
Last recorded125,950 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 XOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 125,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 123,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 122,163 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 122,163 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,242 miles

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

Oil leak

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Sep 2012 113,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,388 miles

Chassis corrossion

Front brake discs pitted

General underbody corrossion

Play in nearside steering rack track rod

Play in offside steering rack track rod

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in rear suspension stabalizer arm bushes

Sports exhaust fitted

Vehicle overheated during test

Fail 30 Aug 2011 98,388 miles

Chassis corrossion

Front brake discs pitted

General underbody corrossion

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in nearside steering rack track rod

Play in offside steering rack track rod

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in rear suspension stabalizer arm bushes

Sports exhaust fitted

Vehicle overheated during test

Fail 17 Aug 2011 97,990 miles

Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Chassis corrossion

Front brake discs pitted

General underbody corrossion

Play in offside steering rack track rod

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Sports exhaust fitted

Vehicle overheated during test

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,218 miles

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 24 Sep 2008 69,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,184 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,126 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 XOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XOB, 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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What year was Y337 XOB registered?

Y337 XOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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