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Y648 AKE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,355 mi
Last recorded114,355 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 AKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 114,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 114,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edges and is devoid of tread

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

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

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coolant leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 111,889 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coolant leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 105,430 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 105,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Enginemangerment lamp on

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,332 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 92,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre getting low

radiator poor condition

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,263 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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Y648 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y648 AKE, 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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Y648 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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