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Y563 ULK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,995 mi
Last recorded101,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 ULK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 101,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach BOTH (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 101,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,915 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 99,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 98,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,686 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 95,959 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,773 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2017 93,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement park brake linkage (3.5.1k)

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 92,590 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,658 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 89,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 89,222 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 85,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 83,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 78,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 71,380 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 71,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,838 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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Y563 ULK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y563 ULK, 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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Y563 ULK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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