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Y799 FNP

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,147 mi
Last recorded63,147 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 FNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 63,147 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,333 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,890 miles

rear tyres perished and on 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,514 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 51,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2017 48,174 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 47,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 38,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,270 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 21,192 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 21,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Ride hight slightly low

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 15,097 miles

o/s/f track rod end slight play

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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Y799 FNP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y799 FNP, 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 Y799 FNP registered?

Y799 FNP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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