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Y866 GNP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,453 mi
Last recorded89,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 GNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing tail tip (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill / arch

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front wings corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 89,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / sill line badly repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wings

both inner sills corroded

play in steering rack inner end

rear silencer slight leek nearside tail tip missing

Fail 5 May 2016 89,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake distorted ,offside rear brake binding slightly

segments in high level brake lamp inop

Pass 28 May 2015 88,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 83,008 miles

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

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 17 Apr 2013 80,169 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,266 miles

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

Rear silencer strap/mount missing/broken

suspension height slightly low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,825 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,127 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 40,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y866 GNP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y866 GNP, 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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Y866 GNP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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