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Y226 TOC

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,269 mi
Last recorded37,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 TOC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,269 miles

Nearside Rear Advise binding to wheel but is acceptable

Pass 5 May 2016 36,581 miles

Advise All underbody has been heavily undersealed.

Advise surface corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Nearside Rear Advise slight binding to Brakes and look to be getting hot but is acceptable.

Pass 2 May 2015 35,721 miles

advise n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 7 May 2014 34,552 miles

Advise surface corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Advise surface corrosion to front suspension and subframe mounts but are not holed at this time.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 34,552 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise surface corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Advise surface corrosion to front suspension and subframe mounts but are not holed at this time.

Pass 18 May 2013 32,773 miles

Advise Rear Brake Discs Corroded Strong Advise on both front flexi brake hoses. Advise Front Brake Discs Corroded.

advise on hand brake low performents

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,695 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,942 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,012 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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Y226 TOC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y226 TOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y226 TOC registered?

Y226 TOC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y226 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 TOC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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