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Y462 YGC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 YGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,196 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,623 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 53,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 May 2018 53,612 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner arch/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension heights are very low

Pass 25 May 2017 53,426 miles

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

parking brake effort only just met minimum effort required & may need adjustment or repair

service brake effort only just met minimum effort required & may need adjustment or repair

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

suspension heights are slightly low

Pass 28 May 2016 53,153 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 53,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,005 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,249 miles

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

nearside front shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,394 miles

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

nearside front shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,300 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 38,291 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

Pass 18 May 2011 36,857 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 20 May 2010 33,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,006 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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Y462 YGC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y462 YGC, 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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Y462 YGC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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