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Y369 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,365 mi
Last recorded116,365 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dipstick assembly insecure

front tyres worn unevenly

slight oil leak

top stop light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2015 116,365 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dipstick assembly insecure

front tyres worn unevenly

slight oil leak

top stop light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 107,709 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r disc worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 107,709 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r disc worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,764 miles

engine oil emulsified on dip stick, high level brake lamp in/op, o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, o/s/r brake discs badly corroded on inner face

exhaust front pipe securing bolt snapped, front brake pads worn low, oil leaks from engine, exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2012 103,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine oil emulsified on dip stick, high level brake lamp in/op, o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, o/s/r brake discs badly corroded on inner face

exhaust front pipe securing bolt snapped, front brake pads worn low, oil leaks from engine, exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,058 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 64,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 58,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,205 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,459 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 55,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Uneven wear/feathering to both rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2005 36,834 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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Y369 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y369 BPG, 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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Y369 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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