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Y866 TDX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 TDX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 96,533 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 May 2017 96,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 May 2016 90,850 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 90,850 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,759 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

eml lamp on

nearside front indicator faded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,781 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2011 79,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,749 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 73,749 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,843 miles

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,265 miles

nearside front shock absorber is damp.

nearside front wheel is slightly buckled and tyre has deep cut in tread.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall is starting to split.

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 TDX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TDX, 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 TDX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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