MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both sides rear top ball joints slightly play
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy
Coolant leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
n/s rear tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
n/s rear tyre worn on edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y557 UBD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 Y557 UBD, 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 Y557 UBD registered?
Y557 UBD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y557 UBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y557 UBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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