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Y885 JMJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 JMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,468 miles

power steering malfunction pulls to left

Fail 16 Nov 2017 98,468 miles

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

power steering malfunction pulls to left

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,003 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 95,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 83,922 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 82,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,882 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,407 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 May 2011 79,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 77,342 miles

engine worning light is on

o/s head lamp chiped

Fail 7 May 2010 77,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine worning light is on

o/s head lamp chiped

Pass 18 May 2009 75,151 miles

centre rear brake light not working

front brake hose steel sections started to corrode

movement in o/s and n/s rear track control arm bushes

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes feeding rear flexi hoses started to corrode

o/s headlamp lens chipped and holed

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy when spun !!!

suspension low

Fail 14 May 2009 75,142 miles

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

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

front brake hose steel sections started to corrode

movement in o/s and n/s rear track control arm bushes

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes feeding rear flexi hoses started to corrode

o/s headlamp lens chipped and holed

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy when spun !!!

suspension low

Fail 13 May 2009 75,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Both sides rear discs corroded at edges

Exhaust badly rusted

General rust mon front & rear subframes & suspension

Small hole in o/s/f headlight cover

suspect rear inner pads low?

Fail 19 Jun 2008 74,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,534 miles

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)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y885 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y885 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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Y885 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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