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Y351 ERB

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,252 mi
Last recorded93,252 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 ERB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 93,252 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

baffles loose in rear silencer

suspension height slightly low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,514 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 68,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2009 59,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2008 52,420 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,758 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,758 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small hole in offside headlamp

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,646 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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Y351 ERB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y351 ERB, 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 Y351 ERB registered?

Y351 ERB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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