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Y653 CBD

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 CBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 98,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 98,053 miles

Body Undersealed

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 97,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,261 miles

Near side rear tyre on limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,452 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 83,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,950 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,399 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre on limit

off side rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 26 Jun 2014 74,399 miles

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

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

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre on limit

off side rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2013 71,344 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,498 miles

slight rust on brake pipe too near side rear flexy

slight rust on off side and near side front brakr hose centre connecting pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2012 68,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight rust on brake pipe too near side rear flexy

slight rust on off side and near side front brakr hose centre connecting pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,046 miles

Both front tyres are cracked on the walls.

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 53,046 miles

Both front tyres are cracked on the walls.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,334 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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Y653 CBD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y653 CBD, 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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Y653 CBD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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