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Y493 LDG

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 LDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,998 miles

Offside handbrake low reading

Pass 15 Apr 2020 71,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,343 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f too r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,601 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort starting to get low

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,515 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front subframe corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 66,527 miles

rear brake discs corroded/scored/ pitted on inner face

Pass 12 May 2010 62,623 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 62,623 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2009 57,484 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 52,396 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,019 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 41,054 miles

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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Y493 LDG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y493 LDG, 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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Y493 LDG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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