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Y454 HUD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 HUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 64,234 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 64,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,584 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,584 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,075 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,149 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,018 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jun 2009 51,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 4 Jun 2007 45,165 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,826 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 14 Sep 2005 41,120 miles

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

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

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

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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Y454 HUD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y454 HUD, 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 Y454 HUD registered?

Y454 HUD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y454 HUD safe to buy?

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