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Y358 TOV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 TOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,598 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust strap missing on rear silencer [ still supported]

Front and rear brake discs lipped /scored

Oil leak

Suspension ride height low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2009 94,800 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroding to excess

front tyres feathering on inner edges

natural idle only just met limits

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge close to cord construction

rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

rear exhaust box securing clamp missing

vehicle below standard ride height

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 83,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,220 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 5 Jul 2006 60,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 48,976 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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Y358 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y358 TOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y358 TOV registered?

Y358 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y358 TOV safe to buy?

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