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Y781 JDG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,466 mi
Last recorded63,466 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 JDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 63,466 miles

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

near side outer sill dented

Fail 26 Apr 2013 63,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

near side outer sill dented

Fail 18 May 2012 62,598 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 62,598 miles

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,830 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc servely worn on inner face

Fail 22 Sep 2010 61,827 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc servely worn on inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,399 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,394 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,083 miles

both h/light patterns poor.ehaust/cat rattling.n/s sill damaged.front brake discs worn and corroded.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on limits.both front shockers leaking.o/s door mirror cracked.emissions on limits.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,253 miles

n/s h/light image poor.n/s sill damaged.o/s/f tyre worn on edge.n/s/f shockobsorber leaking.14% imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s h/light image poor.n/s wiper split.n/s sill damaged.o/s/f tyre worn on edge.n/s/f shockobsorber leaking.14% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,156 miles

n/s headlight patern poor,both front shock-obsorbers damp,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey,14% imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 28 Jun 2006 39,156 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split,n/s headlight pattern poor,both front shockers damp,both front tyres wearing on inner edge,o/s/r wheel bearing noisey,14% imbalance on rear brakes.

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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Y781 JDG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y781 JDG, 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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Y781 JDG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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