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Y496 LDG

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,077 mi
Last recorded46,077 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 LDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,077 miles

Nail in tread pattern nearside rear tyre.

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 46,071 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in tread pattern nearside rear tyre.

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 46,071 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,346 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,425 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,537 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,369 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both rear indicator bulbs fading

hint of movement nearside front top suspension ball joint

hint of movement nearside rear top suspension ball joint

hint of movement nearside rear treack rod end

hint of movement offside front top suspension ball joint

hint of movement offside rear top suspension ball joint

nearside front outer washer jet no water

nearside rear exhaust tail pipe shroud missing

offside front brake pads over 2/3 worn

offside front indicator side repeater fading

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear brake discs faces some rusting and pitted

stonechips windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,548 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 27,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,210 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 22,210 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,573 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 15,573 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 10,154 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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Y496 LDG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y496 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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Y496 LDG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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