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Y926 ABV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 ABV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 59,755 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning steering pulls to the left when electric power steering on (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre inner edge worn on limit

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft CV Joint Boot Split But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

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

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

Slight Binding Of Nearside Front Brake

Slight Roughness Felt In Nearside Front Wheel Bearing

Wiper Blades have Split Ends and Nearside Blade Has Worn Pins

Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft CV Joint Boot Split But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

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

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

Slight Binding Of Nearside Front Brake

Slight Roughness Felt In Nearside Front Wheel Bearing

Wiper Blades have Split Ends and Nearside Blade Has Worn Pins

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft cv boot split

non obligatory mirror insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2013 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft cv boot split

non obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,353 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked but still visable

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear c.v boot split

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,833 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has only just met legal limit of 1.6mm

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 32,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 23,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,847 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 20,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

NO MAIN BEAM TELL-TELL

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

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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Y926 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y926 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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Y926 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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