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Y523 RLH

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,005 mi
Last recorded35,005 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 RLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering light on left turn compared to right turn.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,049 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 29,049 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 25,954 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,954 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,184 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,808 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 18,473 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front and Nearside front tyres starting to perish.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,473 miles

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

Offside front and Nearside front tyres starting to perish.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,968 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,763 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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Y523 RLH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y523 RLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y523 RLH registered?

Y523 RLH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y523 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 RLH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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