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Y832 JBB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 JBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible section and system corroded in general (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leakage around engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advance perishing to inner side wall and evidence of running under inflated . tyre year of manufacture 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing around tread area and side walls (tyre 2006 year of manufacture) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine auxiliary drive belt in poor condition would recommend replacement

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake disks corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,360 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,328 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,821 miles

some cracking to n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,821 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy rusting to front sub frame

heavy rusting to rear sub frame

some rusting to underbody

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy rusting to front sub frame

heavy rusting to rear sub frame

some rusting to underbody

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 66,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2010 66,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,192 miles

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

Oil leak

front subframe showing sighs of corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2009 64,191 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front subframe showing sighs of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,142 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,551 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 51,215 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outter edges.

front to rear metal radiator pipe corroded with slight water leak.

Fail 10 Aug 2005 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 42,153 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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Y832 JBB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y832 JBB, 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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Y832 JBB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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