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Y397 PDK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,041 mi
Last recorded91,041 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 PDK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,041 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 91,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,002 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,618 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 86,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 85,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,887 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,750 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,573 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 82,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,017 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,589 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 80,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,391 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,942 miles

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

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

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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Y397 PDK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y397 PDK, 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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What year was Y397 PDK registered?

Y397 PDK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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