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Y817 PBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,591 mi
Last recorded79,591 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 PBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,591 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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,330 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

X 1 rear brake pipe clip broken

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,958 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,736 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Exhaust system getting abit corroded and N/S exhaust mount rubber bush abit worn

Front and rear suspension components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

O/S/R P/brake performance appears abit low

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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Y817 PBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y817 PBJ, 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 Y817 PBJ registered?

Y817 PBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y817 PBJ safe to buy?

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