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Y805 JFT

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 JFT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tread has cuts in it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tread has cuts in it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 82,416 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tread has cuts in it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tread has cuts in it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,573 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 79,409 miles

advise front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,263 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,154 miles

front to back cooling pipes leaking water

Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,149 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to back cooling pipes leaking water

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,343 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engin light on

Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,322 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering whants to steer to left slightle

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,037 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,692 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2007 46,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,711 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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Y805 JFT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y805 JFT, 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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Y805 JFT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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