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Y901 CEG

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 CEG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,405 miles

Corrosion to Offside outer sill

Corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 29 May 2018 113,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 113,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,591 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,325 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating and leaking

slight play both o/s/r lower hub bushes

slight play n/s/f inner rack arm joint

slight play under load o/s track rod/inner rack joint

slight surface corrossion rear brake discs inner face,only just met handbrake efficiency at 16%

Fail 1 Nov 2011 106,304 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(4) Rear metal brake pipes slightly.

(7) Both front suspension top joints worn slightly.

(7) Nearside rear top suspension joint worn slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 76,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,803 miles

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

o/s/f tyre thin on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre thin on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,174 miles

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,775 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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Y901 CEG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y901 CEG, 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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Y901 CEG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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