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Y166 YFL

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,316 mi
Last recorded84,316 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 YFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,558 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner tread\

no lock outs on hand brake but reaching efficiancy

wiper blades worn and noisy in operation\corrosion development in front wheel arches and os sill\exhaust corroding and slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

resting position of wipers\rear tyres wearing low on tread ns on 2mm\os 3mm bald on inner tread approaching legal limit\corrosion development in os sill and front wheel arch

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,527 miles

resting position of wipers\rear tyres wearing low on tread ns on 2mm\os 3mm bald on inner tread approaching legal limit\corrosion development in os sill and front wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,990 miles

injury in os of screen\operation of wipers to stop position\rear tyres for inner tread wear\slight damage nsr sill\exhaust slightly deteriorated\front brake hose anchorage steel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front calipers tight

wiper motor parking faulty

Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front calipers tight

wiper motor parking faulty

Fail 29 Jun 2010 62,479 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing.

rear brake discs starting to wear and pitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,479 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing.

rear brake discs starting to wear and pitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,852 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,929 miles

nearside screenwasher adjustment

wiper park position

Pass 15 Jun 2005 34,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 34,136 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 34,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y166 YFL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y166 YFL, 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 Y166 YFL registered?

Y166 YFL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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