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Y566 AEO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,712 mi
Last recorded109,712 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 AEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material not visible in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch very weak

corrosion to floor and outer sills

corrosion to suspension and brake components

deterioration and slight leak to exhaust system

front and rear brake pads have some corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,205 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 108,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,621 miles

slight blow from exhaust system

brake pipes corroding

front and rear brake discs corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

nearside front indicator discoloring

Fail 20 Jan 2017 107,620 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding

front and rear brake discs corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

nearside front indicator discoloring

slight blow from exhaust system

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,595 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chip to screen

front brake discs corroding

rear sub frame corroding

slight pulsation on front brake and slightly out of balance

Fail 5 Jan 2016 106,591 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

chip to screen

rear sub frame corroding

slight pulsation on front brake and slightly out of balance

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 103,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 103,350 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,121 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,001 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,420 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,029 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn

Front to rear brake pipe is corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 70,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,198 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,755 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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Y566 AEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y566 AEO, 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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Y566 AEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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