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Y588 YBD

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 YBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,365 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear brake discs corroded in areas

exhaust system corroded in areas

main line coolant pipe corroded,and has dampness at front area

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,and 2mm tread depth in areas there

oil filler/dip stick tube loose

some visible areas of main line metal brake pipe corroded,though not excess

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear brake discs corroded in areas

exhaust system corroded in areas

main line coolant pipe corroded,and has dampness at front area

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,and 2mm tread depth in areas there

oil filler/dip stick tube loose

some visible areas of main line metal brake pipe corroded,though not excess

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,716 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inside areas

front to rear coolant rail corroded and leaking

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and worn outer

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs corroded on inside areas

front to rear coolant rail corroded and leaking

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and worn outer

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,816 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake pads in poor condition

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,547 miles

both sides front brake discs corroded and worn, but not to excess on test

both sides rear tyres 2mm tread depths

Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,123 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,864 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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Y588 YBD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y588 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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