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Y849 TLE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,614 mi
Last recorded111,614 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 TLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,614 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% ONE HIGH LEVEL BULB (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 111,612 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% ONE HIGH LEVEL BULB (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,860 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2013 92,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,794 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,790 miles

Additional braking device contacts insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,824 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,824 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,757 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,757 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,037 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 28,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,826 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 18,796 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake servo action below par

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y849 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y849 TLE, 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 Y849 TLE registered?

Y849 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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