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Y574 YOA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,276 mi
Last recorded32,276 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

oil sensor damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,476 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

dipstick not fitted

oil sensor damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front washer has one jet blocked

Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front washer has one jet blocked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,967 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre brake light innoperative no wiring visible

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,460 miles

centre brake light innoperative no wiring visible

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,890 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,890 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Evidence of scrubbing to both front tyres - Wheel alignment appears to be incorrect

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 24,375 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,367 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 21,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,788 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 YOA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

Y574 YOA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y574 YOA safe to buy?

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