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Y736 HJO

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,922 mi
Last recorded33,922 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 HJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 33,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 32,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,919 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 31,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

signs of surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2015 30,247 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Dec 2014 29,734 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 29,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,862 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 27,862 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 26,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 22,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 22,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,779 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 13,357 miles

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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Y736 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y736 HJO, 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 Y736 HJO registered?

Y736 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y736 HJO safe to buy?

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