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Y378 VNH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 VNH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr tyre split but not showing cords

os wiper split but still giving adequate view

Fail 18 Sep 2017 72,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

catalsyst broken up and rattleing

door open light on in dash

os outer sill corroded to inc osr wheel arch corroded and bubbling

Fail 14 Sep 2017 72,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in front lower ball joints

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,352 miles

both front upper swivel slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2016 68,352 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front upper swivel slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,977 miles

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

suspension too low

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,977 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

suspension too low

tracking advised

Pass 21 May 2014 56,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle and steering and suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,545 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,033 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,580 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,195 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,466 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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Y378 VNH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y378 VNH, 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 Y378 VNH registered?

Y378 VNH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y378 VNH safe to buy?

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