MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti roll bar fouling body (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
spare wheel well damaged
frount anti rollbar missing
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
frount anti rollbar missing
cooling fan running continously
front and rear subframes slightly corroded
front brake doscs slightly worn
front brake pads low
front number plate cracked
rear indicators discoloured
slight oil leaks
slight play in o/s/f top ball joint
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
cooling fan running continously
front and rear subframes slightly corroded
front brake doscs slightly worn
front brake pads low
front number plate cracked
rear indicators discoloured
slight oil leaks
slight play in o/s/f top ball joint
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine coolent leaks
engine oil leaks and oil level over filled
front brake pads getting low approx 3mm
front wipers are smeary
screw in o/s/f tyre
tyre size is different front to rear
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges and very close to legal limit
Both front wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y508 MJB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 MJB, 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 MJB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.
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