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Y696 GWP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,411 mi
Last recorded91,411 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 GWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 91,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,326 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point damaged & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides - inner pads on min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 80,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 79,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 75,667 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 75,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread.

o/s/f tyre is worn badly on the inner edge of the tread.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 74,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread.

o/s/f tyre is worn badley on the inner edge of the tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread.

o/s/f tyre is worn badley on the inner edge of the tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre has wear on the inner edge of tread.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside and nearside front brake disc's slightly worn and corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,419 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,098 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 60,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,697 miles

fluid suspension low

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,915 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 46,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,619 miles

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

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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Y696 GWP 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 72%.

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 Y696 GWP, 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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Y696 GWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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