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Y381 WVL

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 WVL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,076 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front and rear subfram are corroded

both front brake discs and rear discs are corroded by and worn out

both outer body sill slight corroded and inner sill

exhaust system at rear deterioated by corrosion

rear wind screen damage

Fail 31 Jan 2013 92,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,439 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 89,438 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2010 79,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 73,126 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,670 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,458 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,607 miles

slight corrosion front and rear discs

Fail 10 Jul 2006 64,607 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion front and rear discs

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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Y381 WVL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y381 WVL, 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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Y381 WVL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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