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Y264 GYD

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,575 mi
Last recorded43,575 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 GYD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,522 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,710 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,710 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,975 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,388 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 37,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front & rear suspension bump stop clearence low

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge & tread worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,541 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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Y264 GYD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y264 GYD, 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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Y264 GYD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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