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Y956 GTW

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 GTW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 99,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 99,610 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,382 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 95,712 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 90,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,151 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,158 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,695 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,120 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,456 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 33,361 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,690 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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Y956 GTW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y956 GTW, 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 Y956 GTW registered?

Y956 GTW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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