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Y418 HFC

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,755 mi
Last recorded51,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 HFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 51,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,489 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 51,450 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 50,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension components corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2015 50,753 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,232 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,450 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,450 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,254 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,870 miles

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

near/side rear tyre 215 40 zr 16 showing signs of perishing on inner wall

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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Y418 HFC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y418 HFC, 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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Y418 HFC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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