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Y816 MBO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,768 mi
Last recorded80,768 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 MBO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,743 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 76,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,353 miles

rear gear selectors worn

Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,353 miles

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

rear gear selectors worn

Pass 1 Nov 2014 62,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steering anmd suspension components greased

brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,188 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steering anmd suspension components greased

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,142 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 53,443 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,443 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,229 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 49,220 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,952 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)

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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Y816 MBO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y816 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 Y816 MBO registered?

Y816 MBO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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