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Y905 ABV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,977 mi
Last recorded90,977 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 ABV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 90,977 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has slight damage

Front tyres worn on inner edge and feathered

Nearside front windscreen washer jets blocked but sufficient fluid on screen

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated / worn

Nearside rear tyre worn / feathered on inner edge and close to legal limit - 2mm

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in offside front track rod end ball joint **STRONG ADVISE**

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated by hand

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,509 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,802 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

li9ght noise from O/S rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S rear tyre worn on iner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S reont tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,071 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,023 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,989 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,511 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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Y905 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y905 ABV, 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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Y905 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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