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Y513 UAY

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,100 mi
Last recorded61,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 UAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 59,117 miles

Nearside Rear side light lens cracked but not showing white light

both front lower suspension arms corroded

brake disc's corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub frame corroded in places

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,798 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

brake disc's corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position light lens cracked and showing white light to rear

both front lower suspension arms corroded

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 52,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,299 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 19 Aug 2011 44,299 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

D/S/F + N/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN AND CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,677 miles

n/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,204 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 32,204 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 31,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear track control arm outer bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2008 28,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,912 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y513 UAY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y513 UAY, 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 Y513 UAY registered?

Y513 UAY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y513 UAY safe to buy?

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