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Y339 FHJ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,501 mi
Last recorded118,501 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 FHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 118,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 118,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 115,986 miles

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Fail 11 Jan 2014 115,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,463 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 109,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

front brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,306 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 99,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,234 miles

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

bonnet release stiff

bulb out in high level brake light

neraqrside screenwasher partially blocked

reverse lights not working

wiper blades poor

Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,232 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release stiff

bulb out in high level brake light

neraqrside screenwasher partially blocked

reverse lights not working

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 72,752 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,157 miles

steering pulls to the left

Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 51,695 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front anti roll bar bush mounting bracket badly bent.

off side rear tyre worn near to limit.

near side rear tyre worn to the legal limit.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 41,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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Y339 FHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y339 FHJ, 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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Y339 FHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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