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Y506 LAG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,856 mi
Last recorded22,856 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 LAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust cat rattles

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,923 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,245 miles

cat rattles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 20,661 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension too low (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,378 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rattle from catalytic converter

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,894 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 17,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 16,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,165 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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Y506 LAG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y506 LAG, 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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Y506 LAG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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