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Y72 RVY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,461 mi
Last recorded46,461 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 RVY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield loose and corroded

offside front tyre miss shaped, possible been flat at one time

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,290 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 43,290 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,210 miles

Clutch feed pipe corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame general condition poor (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame general condition poor (2.4.G.1)

exhaust belly band snapped but still secure

Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear from "T" piece (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding causing steering to pull left (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Clutch feed pipe corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame general condition poor (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame general condition poor (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust belly band snapped but still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,593 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,140 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,139 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2009 35,011 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,360 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,639 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 29,639 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 20,232 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 20,232 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)

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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Y72 RVY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y72 RVY, 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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Y72 RVY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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