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Y89 HPG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 HPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 68,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2018 68,325 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER SURFACES IN POOR CONDITION. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 68,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL BADLY SPLIT (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER SURFACES IN POOR CONDITION. (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 61,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with brake hose slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear. (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,inner surfaces worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs,inner surfaces corroding. (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear indicator is dim.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with brake hose slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear. (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,inner surfaces worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs,inner surfaces corroding. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

battery warning lamp on.

Fail 3 May 2016 55,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

battery warning lamp on.

Pass 7 May 2015 49,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres,and offside rear tyre are all wearing slightly low on inner edges.

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 49,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres,and offside rear tyre are all wearing slightly low on inner edges.

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 41,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,270 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,886 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,037 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,010 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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Y89 HPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y89 HPG, 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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Y89 HPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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