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Y825 DVC

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY825 DVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,647 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 86,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,617 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,615 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,455 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,455 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,050 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 76,999 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

emissions faild because car over hearted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,553 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,095 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,943 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal advise replace

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,536 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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Y825 DVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 Y825 DVC, 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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Y825 DVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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