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Y158 UOB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,572 mi
Last recorded66,572 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 UOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,757 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,105 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,622 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 39,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

catalyst rattling in exhaust

front wheels slightly fouling plastic covers on wheel arches on full lock

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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Y158 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y158 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 Y158 UOB registered?

Y158 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y158 UOB safe to buy?

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