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Y739 VGJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,009 mi
Last recorded99,009 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 VGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,009 miles

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

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 96,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,411 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,895 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 91,892 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,543 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,898 miles

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

n/s/front brake disc part pitted inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,880 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front brake disc part pitted inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,166 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,521 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,248 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 63,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 60,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 60,927 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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Y739 VGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y739 VGJ, 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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Y739 VGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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