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Y636 MJA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,436 mi
Last recorded37,436 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 MJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,436 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 36,009 miles

fan belt noisey

Fail 13 Jul 2012 35,954 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,326 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 35,326 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,363 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,128 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y636 MJA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y636 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y636 MJA registered?

Y636 MJA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y636 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 MJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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