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Y69 SPO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,486 mi
Last recorded81,486 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 SPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,486 miles

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

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

WIPERS POOR

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,300 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside/offside front brake disc inner surfaces heavily corroded/worn advise renewal

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,981 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,474 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,474 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,661 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,675 miles

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

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2008 55,520 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,855 miles

Both front tyres abit worn at inner tread edges and near limits

Front w/blades split at end and O/S starting to scratch screen

Inner rims of N/S/R and N/S/F wheels,abit bent slightly

O/S top bulkhead area around brake master cylinder abit corroded slightly

Slight corrosion at front subframe and lower arms

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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Y69 SPO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y69 SPO, 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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Y69 SPO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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