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261 UYP

2016 MG Unknown

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

29,586 mi
Last recorded29,586 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration261 UYP
MakeMG
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 29,586 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported all indicator wireing (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Offside running board insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 29,584 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on steering column and chassis rail (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure to number plate lamp (1.9.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet and along underside of car (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure electric fuel pump (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking front carb float bowl (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking sender unit gasket (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on bodywork

rear half of exhaust system missing

How Reliable is the MG Unknown?

Based on 711 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,492
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp not working 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5
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261 UYP is a 2016 MG Unknown in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a MG Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 261 UYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this MG Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 261 UYP registered?

261 UYP is a 2016 MG Unknown, first registered on 10 February 2016.

Is 261 UYP safe to buy?

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