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Y81 LAE

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,202 mi
Last recorded87,202 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 LAE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,202 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

STRONG ADVISE:steering pulls to left "DANGEROUS"

STRONG ADVISE:suspension low

all four tyres approaching legal limit

engine oil leak

front subframe corroded

headlamp patterns poor

play in nearside and offside front top ball joints

play in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,283 miles

Front chassis rusty

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,091 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded (at T piece union)

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight movement in nearside rear tie bar bush

slight play in nearside rear,nearside front and offside front top ball joints

vehicle pulls to left

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,688 miles

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

steering pulls to the left.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,053 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,002 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,885 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

slight play in ball joints

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,242 miles

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

front sub frame starting to corrode

front suspension low

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

power steering heavy on right hand lock

Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,241 miles

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

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

front sub frame starting to corrode

front suspension low

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

power steering heavy on right hand lock

Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,132 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 52,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

front and rear sub-frames starting to corrode

n/s rear inner tyre tread low

Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,730 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 39,724 miles

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

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

gearbox 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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Y81 LAE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y81 LAE, 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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Y81 LAE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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