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Y569 SBD

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,902 mi
Last recorded68,902 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 SBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,902 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 69,631 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 63,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (hand brake) (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,916 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,807 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,527 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,612 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 46,574 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,210 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,641 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs wearing thin and corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,475 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 28,457 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush starting to wear

o/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade

small chip in windscreen on zone a

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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Y569 SBD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y569 SBD, 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 Y569 SBD registered?

Y569 SBD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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