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Y497 XGJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,009 mi
Last recorded45,009 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 XGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 45,009 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 45,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,039 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,589 miles

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

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

small amount of play nr,side front steering rack arm

Fail 22 Jul 2013 36,589 miles

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

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

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

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

small amount of play nr,side front steering rack arm

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,282 miles

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

front brakes out of balance 24%

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,397 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 14,404 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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Y497 XGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y497 XGJ, 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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What year was Y497 XGJ registered?

Y497 XGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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