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Y799 JEC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,181 mi
Last recorded61,181 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,181 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,580 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,863 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,862 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,092 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,746 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,745 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,137 miles

Meshing around exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,973 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 1.8mm at inner edge

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm at inner edge

s.r.s warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,888 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)

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 JEC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JEC, 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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Y799 JEC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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