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Y593 SLB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,976 mi
Last recorded90,976 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 SLB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,976 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 90,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,243 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear to center pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear brake discs rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,103 miles

A small amount of wear in the lower bushes of all four shock absorbers,

Hydrogas suspension set excessively high.

Pass 1 May 2014 75,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,673 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,673 miles

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

Car low on suspension with limited movement. Recommend pumping of Hydrogas.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,505 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 63,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,818 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,708 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,396 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,100 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 43,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

adjust front washer jets

rear exhaust box clamp damage

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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Y593 SLB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y593 SLB, 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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Y593 SLB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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