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Y411 OJA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,598 mi
Last recorded103,598 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 OJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,473 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,244 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge 185/55/15

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

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

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

Serious oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,244 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge 185/55/15

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

Serious oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,888 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55/15

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50/15

Serious oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,888 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55/15

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50/15

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

Radiator leaking

Serious oil leak from engine area

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,168 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,168 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,938 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 84,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

ALL ROUND SUSPENSION LOW

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS BOTTOM RUBBERS WORN

O/S/&/N/S/REAR BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBERS RUBBERS WORN

WATER LEAK MAIN PIPES CENTRE LONG ONES

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 73,449 miles

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Fail 2 Jul 2009 73,449 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 63,599 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y411 OJA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y411 OJA, 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 Y411 OJA registered?

Y411 OJA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y411 OJA safe to buy?

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