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Y723 TBE

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 TBE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 100,005 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 99,957 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 99,661 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill dented but no protusion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 97,316 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,543 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,543 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,046 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 93,046 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 85,476 miles

general light under body corrosion.....

Fail 17 May 2010 85,475 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs corroding.....

front & rear inner brake pads appear low.....

general light under body corrosion.....

play at felt at n/s/f wheel.....

Pass 6 May 2009 80,481 miles

exhaust system corroding....

front number plate damaged , advise replacement....

n/s/f shock absorber weeping....

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing , advise replacement...

rear brake discs corroding....

rear inner brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

Pass 12 May 2008 74,966 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding....

front number plate damaged , advise replacement....

o/s/f tyre tread on limit , advise replacement....

Fail 9 May 2008 74,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs corroding....

front number plate damaged , advise replacement....

o/s/f tyre tread on limit , advise replacement....

wipers smear....

Fail 11 May 2007 64,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding....

n/s repeater faded....

play in n/s & o/s/r suspension ball joints advise replacements...

rear brake discs corroding....

Pass 11 May 2007 64,106 miles

exhaust corroding....

n/s repeater faded....

play in n/s & o/s/r suspension ball joints advise replacements...

rear brake discs corroding....

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,202 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

stone chip in screen

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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Y723 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y723 TBE, 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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What year was Y723 TBE registered?

Y723 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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