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Y61 LUD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 LUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 97,294 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines rusty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, Inner wing/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, Inner wing/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 96,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 96,021 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,402 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,976 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 90,956 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 792,792 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 79,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,935 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 74,338 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 63,672 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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Y61 LUD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue 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 Y61 LUD, 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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Y61 LUD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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