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Y346 XBU

2001 MG Mgf

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,842 mi
Last recorded51,842 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 XBU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,842 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,190 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 50,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advise tracking check

Fail 11 Aug 2014 50,165 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,424 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Fail 30 May 2013 44,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,725 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside hydraolastic suspension is set approx 1 inch lower than nearside and may require attention

Fail 17 Jun 2010 42,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 30,849 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,928 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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Y346 XBU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y346 XBU, 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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Y346 XBU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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