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Y633 HCY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,891 mi
Last recorded56,891 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 HCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,891 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 56,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 53,326 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre cracking

Pass 24 May 2018 52,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on main tread and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2018 52,646 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks around outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on main tread and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2017 52,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 52,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 51,188 miles

engine covers fitted

nsr tyre close to legal limit and cracks on outer sidewall

osr tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,187 miles

Air suspension unit totally deflated front and rear suspension totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working nsr stoplight not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nsf lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened osf lower arm (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear subframe corroded

nsr tyre close to legal limit and cracks on outer sidewall

osr tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2015 49,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 41,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,125 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,718 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 34,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,182 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to inner edge of rear discs

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,667 miles

Slight corrosion to inner edge of rear discs

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,803 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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Y633 HCY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y633 HCY, 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 Y633 HCY registered?

Y633 HCY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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