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Y998 XAK

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,499 mi
Last recorded51,499 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 XAK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 51,499 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 51,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,927 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,976 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,435 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,455 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,671 miles

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,671 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 10 Aug 2009 38,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,817 miles

O/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Slight pitting on both front brake discs.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,712 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs starting to pit

offside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 12 Jul 2008 36,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,381 miles

both front tyres worn near limit on inside edges(tracking may be out)

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front tyre screw in tread and punctured

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 XAK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y998 XAK, 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 XAK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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