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Y576 SLB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,721 mi
Last recorded30,721 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 SLB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 30,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 30,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both wipers (3.4 (a))

Suspension system inoperative suspension on bump stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,696 miles

windscreen wiper motor very noisy

Fail 9 Jun 2017 30,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen wiper motor very noisy

Pass 19 May 2016 30,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,752 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 29,752 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2014 29,459 miles

Oil leak

wiper motor noisey and wipers don't work on top speed.

Pass 16 May 2013 28,854 miles

Wiper arm motor appears to be very noisey, and wipers not working on high speed

Fail 16 May 2013 28,852 miles

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

N/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear, at centre tread areas

Wiper arm motor appears to be very noisey, and wipers not working on high speed

Pass 24 May 2012 28,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,736 miles

steering pulling to the left

Fail 30 Jul 2010 22,736 miles

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

steering pulling to the left

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,588 miles

All Brake Discs are corroded Service Brake performance is Poor. High front brake imbalance 18%. Poor parking brake performance.

O/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL SPLITTING

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL SPLITTING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,048 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,379 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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Y576 SLB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y576 SLB, 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 Y576 SLB registered?

Y576 SLB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y576 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y576 SLB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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