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Y938 VBF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,065 mi
Last recorded85,065 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 VBF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,796 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTYS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 29 May 2012 75,793 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE / OFFSIDE FRONT DISC PITTED / DISCOLOURED ON INNER SURFACE

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

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

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTYS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 4 Jun 2011 62,211 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BRAKING SURFACES BECOMING DISCOLOURED

BRAKES SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT / SERVICE BRAKE JUST REACHED 50%

EXHAUST CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLES BECOMING CORRODED

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,211 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BRAKING SURFACES BECOMING DISCOLOURED

BRAKES SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT / SERVICE BRAKE JUST REACHED 50%

EXHAUST CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 12 Jun 2010 54,183 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P. OFFSIDE CLOSE TO BREAKING THROUGH TO CORDS 185 / 55 / 15 V

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLITTING AT ENDS / ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH BLADES

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED

Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P. OFFSIDE CLOSE TO BREAKING THROUGH TO CORDS 185 / 55 / 15 V

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLITTING AT ENDS / ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH BLADES

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC DISCOLOURED / FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,337 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,966 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 43,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

suspension height low

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,807 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

o\s\r tyre close to limit 1.6mm rear flasher bulb showing white

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,392 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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Y938 VBF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey 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 Y938 VBF, 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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Y938 VBF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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