MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
power steering malfunction pulls to left
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
power steering malfunction pulls to left
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
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
engine worning light is on
o/s head lamp chiped
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
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
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
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?
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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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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What year was Y885 JMJ registered?
Y885 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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