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Y928 XEB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,490 mi
Last recorded37,490 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 XEB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,490 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 37,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,569 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 33,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,108 miles

All discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailbox hanger strap broken

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Fail 3 Apr 2019 30,108 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailbox hanger strap broken

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,420 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 26,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,726 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,643 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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Y928 XEB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y928 XEB, 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 Y928 XEB registered?

Y928 XEB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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