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Y998 OGM

2001 MG Mgf

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 OGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 98,820 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,985 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,769 miles

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

both front wiper blade rubbers are splitting

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2013 91,707 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers are splitting

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 86,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,922 miles

exhaust corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

front suspension arms corroded heavily

suspension low

Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

front suspension arms heavily corroded

near side front tyre 1,6mm limit

suspension low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,984 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front suspension arms corroded

off side front tyre slightly out of shape 2mm advise replace

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and nsr tyre worn on edges

hand brake lever tight in operation

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,139 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,129 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,438 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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Y998 OGM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y998 OGM, 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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Y998 OGM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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