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Y389 RNR

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,682 mi
Last recorded64,682 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 RNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,682 miles

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

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

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

service brake readings only just met

Fail 25 Apr 2018 64,677 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service brake readings only just met

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,631 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,010 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,010 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,660 miles

o/s/r brake disc lightly corroded and pitted inner face

Fail 3 Mar 2007 45,660 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake disc lightly corroded and pitted inner face

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,176 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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Y389 RNR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y389 RNR, 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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Y389 RNR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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