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Y56 YKE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,236 mi
Last recorded53,236 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 YKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,236 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,236 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear indicators pale

nsf lower ball joint gaiter split

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Jul 2011 44,169 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear indicators pale

nsf lower ball joint gaiter split

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

vehicle hunting and engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,401 miles

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

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

all brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,711 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,706 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,395 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,820 miles

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

o/s f tyre wearing on inside (check tracking)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,958 miles

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

o/s f tyre wearing on edge (check tracking)

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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Y56 YKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y56 YKE, 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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Y56 YKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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