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Y926 HVY

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,855 mi
Last recorded69,855 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 HVY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,855 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 69,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 69,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,575 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 61,002 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 60,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front flexi hoses are not fitted through the locating pins on the caliper and have been tied to the shock absorbers(moving part)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,390 miles

2 steel baake pipes at rear T peice slightly corroded

Oil leak

front+rear subframes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake disc inner surface slightly corroded/pitted on outter edge

o/s+n/s headlamp rellecters slightly dull

steering assistance more turning on left hand lock(lighter!) than turning on right hand lock

Fail 7 Apr 2009 48,314 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 steel baake pipes at rear T peice slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front+rear subframes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake disc inner surface slightly corroded/pitted on outter edge

o/s+n/s headlamp rellecters slightly dull

steering assistance more turning on left hand lock(lighter!) than turning on right hand lock

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,730 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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Y926 HVY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVY, 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 Y926 HVY registered?

Y926 HVY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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