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Y603 YGJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 YGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,737 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,837 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres smooth on inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 75,826 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres smooth on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 74,087 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 74,084 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,038 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,166 miles

engine over heating unable to complate gas test

Fail 15 Feb 2012 67,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

engine over heating unable to complate gas test

Pass 26 May 2010 55,842 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,008 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 22,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 4,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 4,802 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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Y603 YGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y603 YGJ, 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 Y603 YGJ registered?

Y603 YGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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