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Y508 LGR

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,087 mi
Last recorded66,087 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 LGR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,087 miles

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

both front brake discs's are pitted

both front's shockers are corroded

both rear's brake pipe's are slight corroded

its rusty underneath car

Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play STEERING TIE ROD JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,048 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 61,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,098 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing may need replacing in the near future

Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing may need replacing in the near future

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,722 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,249 miles

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

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)

nearside front wheel bearing may need replacing in the near future

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,798 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 36,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,777 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,949 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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Y508 LGR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y508 LGR, 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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Y508 LGR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y508 LGR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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