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Y744 TOL

2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

53,847 mi
Last recorded53,847 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc42,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 TOL
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,847 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 53,730 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight wear in front suspension arms

slight wear in rear suspension joints

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,518 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 47,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage to front sub-frame

slight wear in nearside steering track rod end

suspension low

Fail 2 Mar 2006 40,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,275 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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Y744 TOL is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 42,998 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y744 TOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y744 TOL registered?

Y744 TOL is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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