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Y162 YAO

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,813 mi
Last recorded56,813 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 YAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,813 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills have light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance is lower than the nearside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs are rusted possibly due to standing

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,780 miles

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

all underside of vehicle dry and rusty but not corroded excessively

Fail 10 Aug 2020 56,780 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all underside of vehicle dry and rusty but not corroded excessively

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,736 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,239 miles

Nsr winter tyre

Rear disks rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2017 49,224 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nsr winter tyre

Rear disks rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,064 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 49,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,651 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,717 miles

All four tyres casolated on inner edge

Both front metal brake pipes between flexi corroded but not excessive

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,517 miles

nearside rear upper suspension ball joint slight play.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,317 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 34,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,477 miles

front discs

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,710 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,201 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

damage to underside

subframe damaged

Pass 15 May 2006 14,023 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

tyres wearing on edges+sidewall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,896 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 13,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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Y162 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y162 YAO, 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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Y162 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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