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Y738 VEF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

56,641 mi
Last recorded56,641 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 VEF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,641 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 56,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,900 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 55,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,193 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 55,193 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 53,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,927 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriored in places

Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,811 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,890 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,019 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,019 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,322 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 34,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,493 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 31,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,592 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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Y738 VEF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y738 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y738 VEF registered?

Y738 VEF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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