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Y858 ROO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 ROO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 58,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

fluid suspension low

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 24 May 2012 52,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 52,245 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 49,021 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 49,021 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 46,155 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 46,155 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 44,879 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 44,878 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,043 miles

front brake discs worn and are slightly corroded

front brake pads are approx. 90% worn

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm(legal limit)

offside front tyre has small flat spot and is down to 1.6mm(legal limit)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

radiator deteriorating

slight surface corrosion on front and rear sub-frames

when front wheels are off the floor and the steering is turned lock to lock by hand it seems to be stiffer one way than the other

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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Y858 ROO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y858 ROO, 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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Y858 ROO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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