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Y539 ULB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 ULB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,706 miles

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbones corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 11 May 2020 88,444 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r flexi brake hoses, ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,146 miles

both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 2.5mm

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,640 miles

both front flexi brake hoses metal sections corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,640 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front flexie brake pipes metal section has surface corrosion.

Both rear brakes rubbing slightly.

Nearside Rear Track control arm bushes have some movement *** advise attention ***

Offside Rear Track control arm bushes have some movement.

Pass 23 May 2016 74,106 miles

Rear Upper High level brake light not working.

Pass 28 May 2015 69,640 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 69,624 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,335 miles

Both front wheel arch's are corroded

Front sub frame is slightly corroded

both front tyres are slightly stepped on the inside edge

exhaust silencer has a strap missing

rear sub frame is slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 63,124 miles

Front subframe corroding

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,062 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

exhuast system deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2012 60,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

exhuast system deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2011 56,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear silencer support strap missing

Pass 18 May 2011 56,186 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear silencer support strap missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2008 41,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,888 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,249 miles

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

Offside 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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Y539 ULB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y539 ULB, 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 Y539 ULB registered?

Y539 ULB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y539 ULB safe to buy?

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