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Y641 PUJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 PUJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,184 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

service brake 55% efficency

Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

service brake 55% efficency

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,485 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% a bulb out (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

chip in front screen

rear exhaust deteriorting

shock's getting weak

water pipe under vehicle from radiator corroded & leaking water

Fail 2 Apr 2016 50,472 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% a bulb out (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

chip in front screen

rear exhaust deteriorting

shock's getting weak

water pipe under vehicle from radiator corroded & leaking water

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside suspension slightly low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,228 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2011

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,572 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,572 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,598 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,711 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,711 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,121 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y641 PUJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y641 PUJ, 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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Y641 PUJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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