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Y438 GAN

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,027 mi
Last recorded86,027 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 GAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,027 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 86,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,753 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,244 miles

205 50 15 89 v

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)

the front and rear subframes have corrosion started in a few places

the front pipe flexy is deteriated

the high level stop lamp has one bulb not working

the nsf wheel bearing is noisy

the nsr abs sensor is not clipped to the shock leg

the nsr lower outer sill has surface corrosion

the nsr lower wheel arch is corroded

the rear silencer is corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 73,199 miles

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

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

205 50 15 89 v

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)

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

the front and rear subframes have corrosion started in a few places

the front pipe flexy is deteriated

the high level stop lamp has one bulb not working

the nsf wheel bearing is noisy

the nsr abs sensor is not clipped to the shock leg

the nsr lower outer sill has surface corrosion

the nsr lower wheel arch is corroded

the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,889 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,291 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,291 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 42,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y438 GAN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y438 GAN, 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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Y438 GAN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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