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Y386 NDY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 NDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,872 miles

both rear tyres perished and split, no cords showing at time of test

rear discs deteriorating

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished and split, no cords showing at time of test

rear discs deteriorating

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,405 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,339 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,339 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,173 miles

High level stop lamp some elements inoperative

Offside front tyres worn to legal limit, border line pass. Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Rear brake pads worn low, brake discs poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 52,795 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly close to legal limit

Headlamp beam image poor

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,306 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All indicators flashing slightly fast but not to excess at time of test.

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)

Rear brake discs slightly discoloured.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 19,486 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 19,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y386 NDY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y386 NDY, 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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Y386 NDY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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