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Y896 RNB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,047 mi
Last recorded49,047 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 RNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 49,047 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,889 miles

front lower arms rusting

Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,849 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

185/55/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

205/50/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

STEERING BRAKING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,538 miles

185/55/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 44,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 41,798 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,093 miles

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

front & rear subframes showing corrosion.

o/s & n/s front lower armes showing corrosion.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,093 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front & rear subframes showing corrosion.

o/s & n/s front lower armes showing corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front subframe showing slight corrosion

rear subframe showing slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,170 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,982 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y896 RNB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y896 RNB, 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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Y896 RNB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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