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Y579 SBD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 SBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,884 miles

VEHICLE UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS CORRODED.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,884 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

VEHICLE UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS CORRODED.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,375 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,099 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,708 miles

both sides rear brake discs pitted, but not effecting braking efficiencey at time of test

fliud suspension level slightly low

front and rear suspension components corroded,but not to excess at time of test

nearside front road wheel slighly stiff to rotate

nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder, cracking and has a screw in tread area

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,250 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

slight binde to nearside front brake

suspension low

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,803 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge and perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,438 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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Y579 SBD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y579 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y579 SBD registered?

Y579 SBD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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