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Y796 TOK

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 TOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,301 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,297 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,530 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,157 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 85,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 78,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,565 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,565 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,106 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 28,106 miles

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

Chip in nearside headlight

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,789 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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Y796 TOK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y796 TOK, 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 Y796 TOK registered?

Y796 TOK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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