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2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 SEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

abs wires damaged rear ns

corrosion starting front sub frame

corrosion starting sills

slight damage to front sub frame

wheel arch panels fouling wheels

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,021 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 73,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2010 72,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

all b/pipes fully covered unable to inspect components properly

nsf track rod end has slight play

nsr tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,466 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 62,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear arch liner fouling roadwheel.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,297 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 54,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 38,810 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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Y435 SEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y435 SEO, 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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Y435 SEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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