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Y538 NDV

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,205 mi
Last recorded37,205 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 NDV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,205 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 37,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,085 miles

nearside headlamp image poor

Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,024 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,846 miles

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)

exhaust corrosion nearside

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,467 miles

os front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Fail 28 Feb 2011 23,466 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

os front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

suspension to low

washers require adjusting. (low)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,241 miles

suspension low

Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,238 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

suspension low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,263 miles

pas faulty. turns easily to left, hard to right.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,334 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 17,334 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

OSR TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y538 NDV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y538 NDV, 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 Y538 NDV registered?

Y538 NDV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y538 NDV safe to buy?

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