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Y647 MHE

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,295 mi
Last recorded96,295 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 MHE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,295 miles

under trays fitted -

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub-frames and exposed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Fail 6 Jan 2022 95,430 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,425 miles

Brake performance not tested NOT TESTED DUE TO FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING FLUID (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 94,427 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 94,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 27 Jun 2017 84,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,840 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,837 miles

rubber boot on nearside front suspension knuckle slightly deteriorated but still retainimg grease

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,836 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rubber boot on nearside front suspension knuckle slightly deteriorated but still retainimg grease

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,903 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,518 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 78,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 64,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s wiper blade torn.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,557 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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Y647 MHE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y647 MHE, 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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Y647 MHE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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