MOT Status
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58,105 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front indicator lenses are secured by tape and damaged
Headlamps are in poor condition
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s outer sill damaged
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight water leak from hose in engine bay.
some oil around engine.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine has a rattle.
offside rear tyre on about 2mm.
some oil around engine.
wiper motor noisey and not working on top speed.but is working on all other speeds.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine has a rattle.
offside front wiper split.but is clearing.
offside rear tyre on about 2mm.
some oil around engine.
wiper motor noisey and not working on top speed.but is working on all other speeds.
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INER EDGE.
NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS BROKEN.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE ,SPLIT.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 2mm.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads low
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y491 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 Y491 BPD, 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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Y491 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.
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