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Y805 MBO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 MBO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,178 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,439 miles

front brakes 9% out of balance

front tyres chaffing slightly on inner wing liners on full lock

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

light corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

light corrosion on subframes

slight damage to front towing eyes

slight wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,485 miles

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

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

all front body panels appear slightly misaligned - vehicle presenter advised to check that bonnet in latched shut before driving away

both front chassis towing eyes damaged

both front tyres chaffing slightly on inner wing liners on full lock

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

central underbelly steel panel damaged

corrosion on brake discs esp n/s/r inner face

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

light corrosion started on various brake pipes

n/s headlamp aim very slightly high [adjuster inop]

n/s/r tyre , cut in outer wall

one bulb inop in high level brake lamp

slight wear in n/s/f shocker lower bush

slight wear on drivers seat belt

suspension appears slightly low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering borderline.

underside of vehicle damaged vehicle ride height low.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise front discs pitted

Advise rear discs pitted

Advise underside of vehicle damaged / vehicle ride height low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,429 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 36,429 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 36,419 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,662 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 31,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,641 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 23,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y805 MBO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MBO, 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 Y805 MBO registered?

Y805 MBO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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