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Y464 AJW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,701 mi
Last recorded84,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 AJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,701 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,184 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,124 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to rear subfrome

Offside rear inner wheelarch sound deadening fouling on driveshaft

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to rear subfrome

Offside rear inner wheelarch sound deadening fouling on driveshaft

Fail 7 Jun 2016 81,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Battery not secured in place

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear inner wing panel fouling suspention

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,935 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 78,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,522 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 77,508 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 523,266 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 523,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipe slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,990 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs scorred

o/s/f tyre cracking

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 64,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,090 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage noted to o/s/f wing and door

both rear discs corroded on outer edges

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,855 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,261 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 47,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded †Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,588 miles

Rear brake discs corroded †Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2005 29,675 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 29,675 miles

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

Front brake discs worn †Front tyres unevenly worn †Slight engine oil leaks

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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Y464 AJW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 Y464 AJW, 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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Y464 AJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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