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Y549 WRP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,220 mi
Last recorded59,220 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 WRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,220 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframe bushes deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside front and rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

nearside front and rear shocks deflated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,115 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front and rear subframes starting to corrode

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

Offside front wing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

All tyres perishing

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front and rear subframes starting to corrode

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

Offside front wing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 52,917 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front and Rear Subframes Corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

OS Wiper Splitting

OSF Wing Starting to Corrode

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,917 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front and Rear Subframes Corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

OS Wiper Splitting

OSF Wing Starting to Corrode

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front and rear chassis

front and rear discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front and rear chassis

front and rear discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,689 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 44,537 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,745 miles

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

front to rear water pipes leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,412 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,282 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 32,282 miles

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)

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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Y549 WRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 Y549 WRP, 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 Y549 WRP registered?

Y549 WRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y549 WRP safe to buy?

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