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Y441 JEP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY441 JEP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower arm mounting fixed in position with welding instead of bolt fixings.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 92,874 miles

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

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

Nearside front sub frame mounting fixed in position with welding instead of bolt fixings.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear parking brake slightly low

Fail 20 Jan 2018 92,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front sub frame mounting fixed in position with welding instead of bolt fixings.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear parking brake slightly low

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,896 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,190 miles

Nearside front sub frame mounting fixed in position with welding instead of bolt fixings.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,002 miles

both front and rear discs have slight rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,629 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 87,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to NS & OS inner sills and suspension units

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,275 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitting

Fail 15 Aug 2012 86,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitting

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,069 miles

Advise both front to rear coolant transfer pipes are badly corroded and leaking

Advise offside rear brake disc is pitted and corroded on inner face

Advise underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,069 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise both front to rear coolant transfer pipes are badly corroded and leaking

Advise coolant level is low

Advise offside rear brake disc is pitted and corroded on inner face

Advise underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,193 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,355 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 74,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,705 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,253 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 66,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y441 JEP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y441 JEP, 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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Y441 JEP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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