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Y913 YBV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,302 mi
Last recorded86,302 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 YBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,874 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated slightly seized (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,424 miles

parking brake low

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,516 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 81,175 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 79,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 62,433 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 62,433 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,573 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 59,573 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,481 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 54,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,666 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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Y913 YBV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y913 YBV, 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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Y913 YBV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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