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Y606 MJA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 MJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,410 miles

N/S Front lower suspension arm has a welded repair

O/S front lower suspension arm has a welded repair

Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge -just legal

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

underside corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 101,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

underside corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,919 miles

Front discs poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2012 98,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front discs poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates cracked

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2010 93,033 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 88,797 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 88,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 68,160 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 68,159 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension getting low (may require pumping up) †

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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Y606 MJA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y606 MJA, 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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Y606 MJA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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