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Y511 LUA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 LUA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 57,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

interior mirror missing,but others present

spare wheel well damaged

o/s/f antiroll bar fouling on wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,925 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 50,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

scratches on body

Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,433 miles

front brake imbalance is above normal

rear indicator bulbs are faded

rear tyres are worn to 2mm fronts worn badly on the inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2008 39,599 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,386 miles

brake fluid requires topping up

front brake discs are very badly worn advise replacement

rear indicator bulbs are faded

slight traces of fuel smell in car advise fuel system check [no visible leaks]

Fail 14 Apr 2007 36,386 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake fluid requires topping up

front brake discs are very badly worn advise replacement

rear indicator bulbs are faded

slight traces of fuel smell in car advise fuel system check [no visible leaks]

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,501 miles

front brake discs and pads are worn advise replacement

steering is heavier to turn to the right advise investigation and rectify

wiper blades are split at the ends

Fail 12 Apr 2006 32,365 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid level is low ,front discs and pads are worn to replacement level

engine cover is insecure

rear indicator bulbs are faded advise replacement

wiper blades split and worn advise replacement

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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Y511 LUA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y511 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 Y511 LUA registered?

Y511 LUA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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