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Y986 NMO

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 NMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,661 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,017 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 65,017 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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,266 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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Y986 NMO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y986 NMO, 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 Y986 NMO registered?

Y986 NMO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y986 NMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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