MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Full under car covered in underseal
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure, incorrectly routed and touching wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under car covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
full under car covered in underseal
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
full under car covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
both reare brake discs badly corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both reare brake discs badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Y588 RDC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y588 RDC, 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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Y588 RDC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2001.
Is Y588 RDC safe to buy?
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