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Y393 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,738 mi
Last recorded111,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 111,738 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

parking brake cable slightly damage (contacting exhaust)

both front tyres worn inner side

Pass 4 Jun 2016 107,043 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml on

front discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 103,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml on

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 96,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 90,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 82,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,634 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,717 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split

Fail 10 Jun 2011 77,648 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,394 miles

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2009 70,891 miles

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

with the car jacked wheel touches o/s f wishbone on full lock

Pass 21 May 2008 62,944 miles

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

both rear tyre treads worn on edges

Fail 20 May 2008 62,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2007 56,992 miles

Front brake discs worn close to limit and in poor condition

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Some play in O/S/R and N/S/R compliance bushes

Pass 15 May 2006 47,856 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 47,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres wearing inner edges

suspension very low all round

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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Y393 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y393 BPG, 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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Y393 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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