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Y395 RET

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,558 mi
Last recorded67,558 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 RET
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,558 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill to wheel arch and floor pan. (6.1.B.2)

steering, suspension and brake components showing signs of corrosion.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 May 2015 67,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,231 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON THE INNER TREAD AREAS

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,039 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs pitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,444 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/f tyre fouling arch liner on full lock

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,708 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,704 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BATTERY INSECURE.

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 27 Jul 2011
Fail 27 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,568 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 57,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear subframe starting to corrode

rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear discs surface rust

steering slightly eaiser to turn to left than right may need repair

wipers split slightly on ends

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs excessively corroded

movement in rear suspension rubbers and lower shock rubbers

power steering turns to the left ie does not self center.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,542 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs excessively corroded

movement in rear suspension rubbers and lower shock rubbers

power steering turns to the left ie does not self center.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,523 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,523 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,104 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,895 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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Y395 RET is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y395 RET, 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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Y395 RET is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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