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Y521 HWP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 HWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,873 miles

offside suspension arm repaired by welding

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside suspension arm repaired by welding

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Fail 18 Aug 2018 80,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Pass 19 Aug 2017 77,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,100 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 8 Aug 2015 72,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,222 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,580 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,793 miles

Engine steady has bolts missing. High level brake light has 2 lamps out

Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,793 miles

Engine steady has bolts missing. High level brake light has 2 lamps out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,327 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 35,327 miles

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

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

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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Y521 HWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y521 HWP, 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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Y521 HWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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