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Y869 PRO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,071 mi
Last recorded87,071 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 PRO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,071 miles

Both front & rear subframes have surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 85,413 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 83,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dipstick Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 80,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dipstick Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 79,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,253 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 79,212 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 28 May 2012 79,212 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 77,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2007 76,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,764 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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Y869 PRO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y869 PRO, 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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Y869 PRO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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