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Y828 HFC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,441 mi
Last recorded79,441 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 HFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded combined with hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded combined with hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate digits 3D type

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate digits 3D type

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,579 miles

front number plate figures of a 3D type.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,073 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,242 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,873 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,937 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,937 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

both rear discs slightly pitted on inner faces

damage to rear number plate

surface rust forming on both subframes

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,524 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 43,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,198 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Fail 12 Nov 2008 37,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 27 Oct 2007 32,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,263 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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Y828 HFC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y828 HFC, 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 Y828 HFC registered?

Y828 HFC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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