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Y126 UOB

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,545 mi
Last recorded57,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 UOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,545 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 54,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 54,621 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,525 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,523 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,518 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,518 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on

n/s/f slight play in steering system

rear discs corroding on edges

rear upper arms ball joint slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,096 miles

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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Y126 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y126 UOB, 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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What year was Y126 UOB registered?

Y126 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y126 UOB safe to buy?

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