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Y469 LUA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,004 mi
Last recorded50,004 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 LUA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 50,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 48,735 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant leak from bottom hose[center of vehicle]

Fail 6 May 2014 48,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant leak from bottom hose[center of vehicle]

Pass 31 May 2013 46,246 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 46,246 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,957 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,879 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,875 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2007 24,698 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 24,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,930 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2/3 m/m in centre of tread. l/h exhaust trim/tailpipe missing

nail in tyre

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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Y469 LUA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y469 LUA, 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 Y469 LUA registered?

Y469 LUA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y469 LUA safe to buy?

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