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Y834 HPF

2001 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,584 mi
Last recorded59,584 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Tf53,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 HPF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2021 56,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wiper/ wiper motor noisy

Fail 8 May 2021 56,222 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting wheel arch trim on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wiper/ wiper motor noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,844 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyres old

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,522 miles

Oil leak

Slight inner tyres wear to the front tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,355 miles

Both front tyres have slight were on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are perished

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,162 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 53,162 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,900 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 52,417 miles

front tyres wearin g unevenly - o/s/f getting low on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc inner surface partially corroded

suspension ride height low

Fail 6 May 2014 52,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres wearin g unevenly - o/s/f getting low on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc inner surface partially corroded

suspension ride height low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,569 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,500 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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Y834 HPF is a 2001 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y834 HPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y834 HPF registered?

Y834 HPF is a 2001 MG Tf, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y834 HPF safe to buy?

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