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Y64 SPO

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,580 mi
Last recorded55,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 SPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,580 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 50,165 miles

Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,527 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 47,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres becoming perished

Fail 8 Apr 2017 45,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres becoming perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,445 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inside edge

brake performance only just met

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,000 miles

Corrosion to inner faces front brake discs

Corrosion to inner faces rear brake discs

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,969 miles

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

Corrosion to inner faces front brake discs

Corrosion to inner faces rear brake discs

Rear exhaust mounting trap corroded and inecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,474 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,777 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,578 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,578 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both front discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres have slight inner edge wear

slight play/wear at steering rsck ends

washers low on screen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,625 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,619 miles

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,408 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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Y64 SPO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 Y64 SPO, 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 Y64 SPO registered?

Y64 SPO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y64 SPO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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