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Y962 JBO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 JBO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 69,297 miles

suspension is very low, centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, rear shockers lower bushes are worn and close to a failure, off side rear tyre is low, steering constantly turns to the left and is near to a failure

Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspension is very low, centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, rear shockers lower bushes are worn and close to a failure, off side rear tyre is low, steering constantly turns to the left and is near to a failure

Pass 1 May 2014 66,526 miles

advise corrosion to front and rear sub frames

Pass 1 May 2013 63,845 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,235 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded (near shock absorber-top) recommend investigate

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,831 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 32,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,119 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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Y962 JBO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y962 JBO, 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 Y962 JBO registered?

Y962 JBO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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