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Y493 WOB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,829 mi
Last recorded44,829 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 WOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 44,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,817 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamp/s not working

Fail 12 Apr 2019 44,816 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear parking brake has little effort

Parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Reverse lamp/s not working

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,304 miles

both front seatbelts slightly frayed

Fail 5 Oct 2017 43,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front seatbelts slightly frayed

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

auxiliary belt perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,944 miles

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

Front pads appear low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking round sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,699 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,936 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 17,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,840 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 WOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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