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Y493 GYA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,482 mi
Last recorded38,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 GYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,482 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,482 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,473 miles

Both front tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 38,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both front tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 37,642 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 34,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,921 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 23,921 miles

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

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

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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Y493 GYA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y493 GYA, 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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Y493 GYA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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