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Y442 AVF

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 AVF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,417 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracked/split

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay from T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,325 miles

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

both front drop links deteriorating

engine has slight oil leak

o/s/r tyre valve perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 84,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer motor not working (8.2.3)

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

both front drop links deteriorating

engine has slight oil leak

o/s/r tyre valve perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,362 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front washer jets poor alignment / some blocked

both rear inner sills corroding

front & rear subframes corroding

moved sticker in windscreen before test

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly wearing on inner edge + badly perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge + badly perishing (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front washer jets poor alignment / some blocked

both rear inner sills corroding

front & rear subframes corroding

moved sticker in windscreen before test

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,696 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 77,029 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 77,026 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,506 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,502 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 73,295 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f screen washer low

Fail 27 Apr 2009 73,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f screen washer low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,450 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 65,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,317 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2006 53,616 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 53,616 miles

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

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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Y442 AVF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y442 AVF, 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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Y442 AVF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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