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Y357 TUM

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 TUM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,495 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pads getting low

Rear Inner sills floor and subframe corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspention components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2019 92,889 miles

Offside Front flexi pipe corroding

Rear tyres low tread

just met minimum emissions criteria, slight misfire on idle

Fail 22 May 2019 92,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front flexi pipe corroding

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,622 miles

Rear sub frame slight surface corrosion , requires wire brushing and rust treatment

front tyre inner edges scrubbing off

slight corrosion on inner arches sills and floor

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,000 miles

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,945 miles

Nearside Front sill corroding

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded and small hole

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

coolant leak

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,862 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,173 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,009 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

slight surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,303 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both coolant pipes leaking under vehichle

Fail 1 Aug 2008 65,056 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,256 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 43,595 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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Y357 TUM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y357 TUM, 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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Y357 TUM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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