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Y64 AKE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,886 mi
Last recorded104,886 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 AKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s windscreen wiper could be better

steering pulls to the left

Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s windscreen wiper could be better

steering pulls to the left

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,912 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

front discs and pads appear worn

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

nearside rear and offside repeater lamps faded

steering tends to the left

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,858 miles

discs poor condition insides

engine very oily

front tyres worn on insides

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,858 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

discs poor condition insides

drive belt very poor

engine very oily

front tyres worn on insides

high level stop n/w

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,418 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine light on

Exhaust rattle

Nearside screen wash not working

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre stop light not working

Engine light on

Exhaust rattle

Nearside screen wash not working

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,662 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,387 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 72,328 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,897 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes binding very slightly.2 engine has oil leaks in various areas

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,779 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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Y64 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y64 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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Y64 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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