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Y996 EFR

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,910 mi
Last recorded64,910 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 EFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,910 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear silencer strap missing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear silencer strap missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,815 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s front tyre close to limit on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriated and it looks as if a mounting strap is missing but the rear silencer is fully secure! ok at time of test

rear rigid brake pipes corroded on the ends into calipers

washer jets just meet mot standard

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,807 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake discs partially corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,089 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,033 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 39,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,602 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 31,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,728 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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Y996 EFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y996 EFR, 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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Y996 EFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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