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Y788 NNT

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 NNT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Build date (18/11), (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Build date (18/11) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension trim heights low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Build date (18/11) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (build date 18/11) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Trim heights slightly low

Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Build date (18/11) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (build date 18/11) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Trim heights slightly low

Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,512 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,506 miles

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

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

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

advise a problem with power steering pulling to the left ???

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

steering turns to full left hand lock when vehicle front end raised with engine running but drives straight with no pulling

Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 74,957 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,697 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 63,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,989 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 599,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,635 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing iner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 40,924 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y788 NNT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y788 NNT, 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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Y788 NNT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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