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Y766 BKJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,943 mi
Last recorded54,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 BKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,943 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3.0 mm

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,145 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,143 miles

Exhaust flange (Catalytic Converter to Rear Silencer) Corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Some suspension components showing signs of corrosion and deterioration

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 47,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SUSPENSION LEVEL NEAR TO BUMP STOPS.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,081 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND 1.6mm ON ITS INNER TREAD AREA.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,077 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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Y766 BKJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y766 BKJ, 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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Y766 BKJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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