MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension seems soft on nearside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear subframes corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine has major rattle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front wheel arches corroded no jagged edges
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both offside tyres
both rear brake pipes
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR OF FRONT WHEELS CLOSE TO TOUCHING INNER LINERS
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FY51 YNC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FY51 YNC, 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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FY51 YNC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 2001.
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