MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Axle Corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front & rear sub frames corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front & rear sub frames corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/r upper pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/r upper pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front brakes uneven on application
parking brake only just met requirements 16%
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe - into rear flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe - into rear flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush SLIGHT - play in o/s and n/s rear track control arm outer bushes (2.5.B.2b)
n/s/f washer jet partially blocked
surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes - (into rear flexible pipes)
two bulbs out on high level stop lamp
rear sub frame slighty corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear sub frame slighty corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls but not bad enough to fail at time of test
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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Y884 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y884 JMJ, 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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Y884 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2001.
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