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Y897 JCA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 JCA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,135 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 68,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 65,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,788 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 63,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 62,630 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 62,627 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 59,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 8 May 2012 58,111 miles

brake service

Fail 8 May 2012 58,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake service

Pass 5 May 2011 56,897 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,792 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 54,792 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 54,278 miles

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)

brake service

Pass 9 May 2007 52,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,667 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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Y897 JCA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y897 JCA, 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 Y897 JCA registered?

Y897 JCA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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