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Y574 AKE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,616 mi
Last recorded66,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 AKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,616 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion on ns and os sill panels

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,003 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,410 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 49,397 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,247 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 35,245 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,361 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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Y574 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 Y574 AKE, 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 Y574 AKE registered?

Y574 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y574 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 AKE 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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