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Y840 XKK

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

53,485 mi
Last recorded53,485 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 XKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 52,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 21 Aug 2019 52,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 29 Jul 2019 52,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,701 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside walls

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edges

Rear brake pipes have grease on them and slightly corroded

various parts of under vehicle have been painted and surface corrosion to various other parts

Fail 12 Jul 2018 50,697 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside walls

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edges

Rear brake pipes have grease on them and slightly corroded

various parts of under vehicle have been painted and surface corrosion to various other parts

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 49,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop All arms in contact with bump stops (2.4.A.1a)

Brake Servo working but action seems a little poor

Exhaust silencer and catalytic convertor deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,641 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 46,597 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,711 miles

NSF tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 43,218 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,964 miles

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

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

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

advise service inspection

nearside rear tyre very low on pressure and cracked on inside wall

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,161 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,034 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 26,217 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 26,217 miles

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

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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Y840 XKK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y840 XKK, 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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Y840 XKK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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