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Y84 DBG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,729 mi
Last recorded74,729 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 DBG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,544 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid dont work (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,885 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 71,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

bonnet cable requires attention.

Fail 27 May 2014 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

bonnet cable requires attention.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,330 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catalytic converter broken up inside...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 31 May 2011 49,640 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catalytic converter broken up inside...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,812 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,304 miles

1 element in high level stop lamp in op

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

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

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

exhaust rattle

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms showing corrosion

noise when o/s/f roadwheel rotated

o/s/r brake disc showing corrosion

parking brake only just the required efficiency

service brakes only just met the required brake efficiency

Fail 8 Jun 2010 45,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1 element in high level stop lamp in op

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rattle

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms showing corrosion

noise when o/s/f roadwheel rotated

o/s/r brake disc showing corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,447 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 33,941 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,835 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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Y84 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y84 DBG, 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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Y84 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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