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Y807 RNB

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,005 mi
Last recorded112,005 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 RNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 112,005 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to offside headlamp lens

Fail 4 Apr 2014 100,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear subframe front mounting deteriating

slight play both sides rear antiroll bar links

slight play nearside rear upper balljoint

stonechip offside headlight

Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,214 miles

rear exhaust repaired

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,389 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,274 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 66,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 56,015 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes corroding slightly

front brake discs corroding and lipping

front brake imbalance close to limits-24%

front indicator lenses cracked

Fail 11 May 2006 55,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear subframes corroding slightly

front brake discs corroding and lipping slightly

front indicator lenses cracked

light scratches on top of windscreen

slight engine oil leak

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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Y807 RNB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y807 RNB, 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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Y807 RNB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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