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Y81 XOT

2001 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 XOT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 92,023 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 92,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror swinging about (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front head lights slightly different colours

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,932 miles

both front and rear sub frames have light surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2019 90,932 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front and rear sub frames have light surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,446 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 84,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front discs pitted on inner face

slight play ns rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2017 84,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front discs pitted on inner face

slight play ns rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,532 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2016 81,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,196 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,594 miles

Hydroelastic suspension very low

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,297 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 57,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,001 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 31,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,117 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 29,076 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 23,601 miles

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 XOT is a 2001 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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