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Y724 CGE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,041 mi
Last recorded49,041 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 CGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 49,041 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 49,040 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 28 May 2013 41,016 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 23 May 2013 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 May 2012 40,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

srs light on dash

Fail 22 May 2012 40,916 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 40,687 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,063 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,370 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,344 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 32,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,711 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 26,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y724 CGE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y724 CGE, 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 Y724 CGE registered?

Y724 CGE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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