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Y481 UBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,021 mi
Last recorded100,021 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 UBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 99,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 97,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

second hand parts used,brake pipes cleaned and greased

Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

both front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre mis-shpen

steering lock to lock test lighter turning to left

Fail 3 Jun 2010 87,333 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre mis-shpen

steering lock to lock test lighter turning to left

Fail 29 May 2010 87,022 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 71,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,859 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,814 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 53,814 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,526 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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Y481 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y481 UBJ, 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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Y481 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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