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Y417 UGX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,121 mi
Last recorded85,121 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 UGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,121 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs and pads (3.5.1i)

clean and wax oil all brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2016 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs and pads (3.5.1i)

clean and wax oil all brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,644 miles

Centre front to rear coolant pipes leaking

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

front windscreen has light wiper scratches in zones a & b

Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.875 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6.75% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 555ppm (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre front to rear coolant pipes leaking

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7.50% (7.3.D.3)

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

front windscreen has light wiper scratches in zones a & b

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,083 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 50,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,497 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,279 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 26,223 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm both frt tyres worn on inner edges o/s/f tyre rubs on o/s wheel arch when straightening up from r h lock

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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Y417 UGX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y417 UGX, 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 Y417 UGX registered?

Y417 UGX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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