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Y383 WFF

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,694 mi
Last recorded55,694 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 WFF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,694 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded inner face

All suspension components show corrosion

Both headlights misting & patterns fading

Both sides front tyres perishing & wearing on inner edges

Exhaust system corroded

Underbody corrosion in places

Wiper motor noisey in operation

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,058 miles

All suspension shows general corrosion

Both headlamp beam images could be better

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,293 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded inner face

All suspension components show corrosion

Both front tyres cracking inner edge

Both headlamp beam images could be better

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,711 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Both headlight patterns fading

Exhaust corroding

Front & rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Underbody corroding in places

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,595 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Both headlight patterns fading

Exhaust corroded

Front & rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Underbody starting to corrode in places

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,531 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,117 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,692 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,305 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 27,192 miles

washers frozen

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,862 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,252 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 22,244 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,390 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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Y383 WFF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y383 WFF, 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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Y383 WFF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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