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Y531 UGA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,589 mi
Last recorded50,589 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 UGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,589 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 50,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately lower arm has been welded (2.4.A.2)

both rear sills corroded

both subframes and brake pipes covered in sealer

Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both rear sills corroded

both subframes and all brake pipes covered in sealer

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,430 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 39,715 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs corroded

badge missing from offside front wheel

Fail 12 Aug 2011 39,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs corroded

badge missing from offside front wheel

recommend a good rust proofing to subframes to slow down corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,482 miles

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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front discs inner faces worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,092 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,083 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,825 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,736 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 35,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,229 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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Y531 UGA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y531 UGA, 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 Y531 UGA registered?

Y531 UGA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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