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Y635 XOJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 XOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 747,898 miles

front number plate faded

high level stop light not working

right hand front tyre badly edged of on the inside

right hand rear indicator faded

wear in right hand rear hub lower support bush

Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front number plate faded

Heat shield on CAT rattles

High level stop light not working

Right hand front tyre badly edged off on inside

Right hand rear indicator faded

Wear in right hand rear hub lower support bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,221 miles

Front number plate faded

High level stop light not working

Right hand front tyre edged off on inside

Signs of corrosion on front subframe mounting points

Signs of corrosion on rear subframe front mountings

Slight leak from right hand rear shock absorber

Slight noise from right hand front wheel bearing

Wiper linkage repaired with cable ties

Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front number plate faded

High level stop light not working

Right hand front tyre edged off on inside

Signs of corrosion on front subframe mounting points

Signs of corrosion on rear subframe front mountings

Slight leak from right hand rear shock absorber

Slight noise from right hand front wheel bearing

Wiper linkage repaired with cable ties

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,915 miles

blow from exhaust flexy pipe

both front brake flexy hose link pipes corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in rear suspention arm bushes

stone chip in wind screen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,555 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

slight play in rear suspention bushes

wear to front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,873 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,788 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,280 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 41,077 miles

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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Y635 XOJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y635 XOJ, 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 Y635 XOJ registered?

Y635 XOJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y635 XOJ safe to buy?

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