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Y583 AKE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 AKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,955 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,844 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres just legal

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2009 91,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres just legal

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,756 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 26 Mar 2008 87,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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Y583 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y583 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 Y583 AKE registered?

Y583 AKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y583 AKE safe to buy?

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