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Y602 GHU

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,778 mi
Last recorded92,778 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 GHU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,778 miles

suspension settings low

Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

suspension settings low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,724 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Fail 28 Oct 2015 76,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,319 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,636 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,636 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,326 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,011 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 52,011 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,728 miles

Both O/S tyres slightly perished

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Light corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Screen washer poor

Wipers slightly poor

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 51,363 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres low on tread

front and rear brake discs corroding

main front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear sub frame and suspension corroding

all of front sub frame and suspension badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 50,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,768 miles

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,713 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,676 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

washers need adjusting n/s

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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Y602 GHU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y602 GHU, 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 Y602 GHU registered?

Y602 GHU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y602 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y602 GHU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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