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Y471 NMO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,427 mi
Last recorded78,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 NMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 78,026 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside tail pipe damaged and bent up

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

wiper motor noisey

Fail 15 May 2017 78,025 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside tail pipe damaged and bent up

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

wiper motor noisey

ride excessively low unable to use RBT

ride height uneven

Pass 16 May 2016 76,546 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 76,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,175 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,300 miles

hydrolastic suspension low.

slight play in nearside front suspension joint.

slight play in nearside rear suspension.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

hydrolastic suspension low.

slight play in nearside front suspension joint.

slight play in nearside rear suspension.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 47,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front discs worn

nsf tyre cut on outer sidewall

nsf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jan 2010 35,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,077 miles

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

front suspension close to bump stops

road tested for possible power steering fault(no fault found at time of test

unable to see condition of rear inner brake pads (brake check recomended)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 26,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 21,683 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

signs of engine coolant leak

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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Y471 NMO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y471 NMO, 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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Y471 NMO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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