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Y776 VEF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,714 mi
Last recorded103,714 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 VEF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,714 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 98,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,834 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 95,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,389 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 87,495 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,908 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 80,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,542 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2009 73,432 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2008 66,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,334 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 60,438 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2007 60,422 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on during test

Pass 5 May 2006 41,225 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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Y776 VEF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y776 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.

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Y776 VEF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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