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Y784 VEF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,311 mi
Last recorded93,311 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 VEF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,311 miles

underseal allover underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,798 miles

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

suspension ride height a bit low catching brake rollers

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,509 miles

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)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 89,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,834 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,455 miles

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

Slight Noise From O/S/Rear Wheel Bearing. Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 56,119 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 56,119 miles

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

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

front brake pads dangerously worn

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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Y784 VEF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y784 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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What year was Y784 VEF registered?

Y784 VEF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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