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Y799 HJO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,164 mi
Last recorded58,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,164 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2276 limit is 200 (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,844 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,646 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,249 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,266 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,969 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2005 21,629 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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Y799 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

Y799 HJO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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