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Y924 ABV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY924 ABV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,674 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 79,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded greased/undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 77,973 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded greased/undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,409 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,405 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,534 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,432 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all four discs slightly corroded

temporary repair to exhaust on manifold

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 56,412 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,412 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2007 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 48,093 miles

both front shockers signs of dampness

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 4 May 2006 47,970 miles

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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Y924 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y924 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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What year was Y924 ABV registered?

Y924 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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