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Y654 XOG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

54,868 mi
Last recorded54,868 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 XOG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 54,868 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Both front fog lamps not working (pre 1.3.2018)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSr and OSR brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to support bracket for clutch reservoir and wiper motor

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,856 miles

Corrosion to exhaust flanges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to pipe and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to pipe and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,831 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation and 3mm (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust flanges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to pipe and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to pipe and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,354 miles

Camber on rear wheels different OS v NS 10mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm - almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - almost on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cam belt cover missing

Fail 9 Oct 2019 54,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Camber on rear wheels different OS v NS 10mm

Coolant reservoir insecure

Corrosion to silencer & exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner CV boot clip insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm - almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - almost on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cam belt cover missing

Pass 12 May 2018 50,765 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)

Fail 10 May 2018 50,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 43,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Fail 8 May 2017 43,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 9 May 2016 41,980 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 41,980 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

EML light on

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 36,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 36,203 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Menagement light ON

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 32,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 28,271 miles

Directional indicators flashing fast but all lamps are working

High level brake light n/w

Fail 11 May 2013 28,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Directional indicators flashing fast but all lamps are working

High level brake light n/w

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,425 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 25,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,826 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,101 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 14,101 miles

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

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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Y654 XOG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 Y654 XOG, 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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Y654 XOG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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