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Y558 JMJ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,863 mi
Last recorded44,863 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 JMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 44,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake application imbalance on maximum limit

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted and discoloured (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,995 miles

front brake application uneven up to 42% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake application imbalance on maximum limit

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted and discoloured (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,728 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,727 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,098 miles

windscreen scratched n/s & o/s

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,321 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,295 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,875 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,233 miles

O/S/F.tyre worn on inner edge. †N/S AND O/S/F. disc corroded on inner face. †

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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Y558 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y558 JMJ, 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 Y558 JMJ registered?

Y558 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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