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Y615 BFX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 BFX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 94,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished

light corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,420 miles

General surface corrosion to underside/suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2018 93,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside/suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,179 miles

both rear outer and inner sills surface corroded

front inner brake discs slightly corroded/ lipped

o/s/f lower suspension arm outer skin corroded, weak not holed, recommend replacement

parking brake just met minimum efforts

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 92,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,589 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,591 miles

Coolant leak

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,536 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 80,635 miles

Coolant leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,388 miles

both front headlamps starting to loose the beam pattern

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,531 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,064 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,064 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,645 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,466 miles

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

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

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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Y615 BFX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y615 BFX, 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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Y615 BFX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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