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Y556 OBA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 OBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 81,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,951 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2012 73,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,801 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,912 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads low also front ns tyre and os and ns rear tyre low

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,122 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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen washer pipe leaking

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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Y556 OBA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y556 OBA, 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 Y556 OBA registered?

Y556 OBA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y556 OBA safe to buy?

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