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Y794 BJW

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,227 mi
Last recorded32,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 BJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limts (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres inner sidewalls worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 27,358 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,618 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,921 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,240 miles

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

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

interior mirror insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2011 24,240 miles

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

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

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

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

interior mirror insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 21,498 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 18,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,670 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 12,809 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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Y794 BJW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y794 BJW, 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 Y794 BJW registered?

Y794 BJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y794 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y794 BJW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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