MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
some surface corrosion underbody
surface corrosion on front and rear subframes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (nearside lower) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all front and rear suspension components are corroded
both front and rear subframes are corroded
nearside washer jet only just hitting screen
radiator in poor condition
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes going to rear hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on subframes and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs are corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes going to rear wheels are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear indicators are losing amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframes and suspension components are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake discs are corroding.
Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.
Subframes and suspension components are corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake discs are corroding.
Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.
Subframes and suspension components are corroded.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r bumper scuffed.
rear window broken.
suspension low!
underbody dry.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs pitted
n/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play
o/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play
o/s/r tyre flat
oil leak from gearbox
rear brake discs pitted
rear sub frame rusty
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs pitted
n/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play
o/s/r outter anti roll bar bush has slight play
o/s/r tyre flat
oil leak from gearbox
rear brake discs pitted
rear sub frame rusty
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front washers in poor condition (suspect slight leak)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim
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Y597 MRX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 Y597 MRX, 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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Y597 MRX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.
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