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Y551 HYA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,237 mi
Last recorded69,237 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 HYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 69,237 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE COOLANT LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,941 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

coolant leak

front and rear subframes corroded

offside rear tyre low

rear brake pads very low (inner pad)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,931 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front suspension arm corroded but not seriouly weakend

front subfram corroded but not seriously weakend

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front suspension arm corroded but not seriouly weakend

front subfram corroded but not seriously weakend

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front lower arm starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

off side front lower arm starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,918 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 37,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,559 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 28,751 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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Y551 HYA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y551 HYA, 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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Y551 HYA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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