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Y602 HYD

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,395 mi
Last recorded55,395 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 HYD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,395 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 52,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 18 May 2018 52,284 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 30 May 2017 51,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front & heavily corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded around flanges

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer treads

Fail 22 May 2017 51,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged & offside front (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged & offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front & heavily corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear & heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded around flanges

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer treads

Pass 4 May 2016 49,512 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 49,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 45,049 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

rear exhaust securing bracket broken.

slight play in n/s/r upper ball joint.

Fail 12 May 2014 45,048 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

rear exhaust securing bracket broken.

slight play in n/s/r upper ball joint.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,554 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,497 miles

windscreen washers poor

Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,962 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 39,962 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,900 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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Y602 HYD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HYD, 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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Y602 HYD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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