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Y434 OBT

2001 MG Mgf

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 OBT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 65,156 miles

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

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

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

suspension movement greatly reduced

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,863 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe greased up

Pass 22 May 2013 55,706 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

underside body and components corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 55,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

underside body and components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,904 miles

Near side front shocker is weaping

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 48,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Near side front shocker is weaping

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Rear brake pipes corroded

Vehicle leaning to off side

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,987 miles

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

Off side rear inner brake disc is corroded on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Vehicle is leaning to off side

Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Accelerator cable is binding

Off side rear brake disc is corroded on inner edge

Off side rear inner dirt shield is insecure

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes ar corroded

Vehicle is leaning to off side

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,702 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

All four brake discs corroded

Coolant leak

Front and rear wheels appear to be fitted incorrectly

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 31,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y434 OBT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y434 OBT, 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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Y434 OBT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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