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Y376 SCT

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,261 mi
Last recorded53,261 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY376 SCT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,261 miles

handbrake test requirement only just met.off side reading low

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 52,823 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,360 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,463 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 43,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2013 42,599 miles

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

subframe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,811 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 38,919 miles

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

metal brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 10 May 2010 38,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

metal brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 6 May 2009 36,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,463 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 34,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 31,773 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,877 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 29,877 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

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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Y376 SCT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y376 SCT, 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 Y376 SCT registered?

Y376 SCT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y376 SCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y376 SCT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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