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Y504 VOB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 VOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn close to limit

Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,063 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside front sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,275 miles

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear sub frames

front brake discs worn and corrosion present

Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear sub frames

front brake discs worn and corrosion present

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,935 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,796 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,503 miles

Coolant weeping from front to rear steel water pipes!

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Coolant weeping from front to rear steel water pipes!

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,221 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres wearing low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,924 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes imbalance of 25%

front shock absorbers damp

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,418 miles

both front shocks slightly damp

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight coolant leak

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,489 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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Y504 VOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y504 VOB, 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 Y504 VOB registered?

Y504 VOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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