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Y958 NFM

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,585 mi
Last recorded44,585 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 NFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 44,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

minor corrosion to outer sills

Pass 17 May 2018 43,012 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 42,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 42,437 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)

under floor corroision

Pass 25 May 2016 41,685 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

exhaust blowing slightly

front and rear subframes getting corroded

front suspension arms getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

Fail 25 May 2016 41,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

exhaust blowing slightly

front and rear subframes getting corroded

front suspension arms getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

Pass 29 May 2015 40,720 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 40,720 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 39,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 37,214 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 35,318 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,389 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 31,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,439 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,375 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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Y958 NFM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y958 NFM, 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 Y958 NFM registered?

Y958 NFM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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