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Y961 GTW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 GTW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,763 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

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

O/S/R Brake caliper looks wet -- suspect possible leak from caliper

O/S/R Brake effort lower than expected

O/S/R Handbrake effort lower than expected

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

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

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Temp repair has been made to the exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,558 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 53,389 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2009 49,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,451 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,950 miles

front and rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to wear

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,584 miles

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

catalyst baffles loose/ noisey

front and rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to wear

rear indicator starting to discolour

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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Y961 GTW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y961 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y961 GTW registered?

Y961 GTW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y961 GTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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