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Y374 AGC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,201 mi
Last recorded94,201 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY374 AGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 92,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength base of rear wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front seats poorly secured

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,554 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seatbelt in poor condition

front shock absorbers damp

oil seepage

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,222 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

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

Offside Front seatbelt webbing frayed on edge

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

hydraulic suspension height low

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,222 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front seatbelt webbing frayed on edge

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

hydraulic suspension height low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,848 miles

all brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,516 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 81,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear s/a bushes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,152 miles

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

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

suspension low.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,186 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

various bulbs in upper brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,218 miles

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

coolant leak front of car

exhaust leaking slightly,worse when engine cold!

offside rear brake disc discoloured

play rear trailing arm bushes

screen chipped

wipers smear

Fail 17 Apr 2008 48,218 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

coolant leak front of car

exhaust leaking slightly,worse when engine cold!

offside rear brake disc discoloured

play rear trailing arm bushes

rear brake application becoming uneven

screen chipped

wipers smear

Pass 17 May 2007 45,951 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 45,883 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 17 May 2006 41,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 41,666 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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Y374 AGC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y374 AGC, 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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Y374 AGC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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