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Y663 YAO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,908 mi
Last recorded36,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 YAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 35,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 33,932 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 33,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive reading 0.800 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,140 miles

management light on

surface rust on all 4 beake discs

Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,140 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

battery light on

management light on

surface rust on all 4 beake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,122 miles

management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

underbody has surface rust all over

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,803 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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Y663 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y663 YAO, 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 Y663 YAO registered?

Y663 YAO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y663 YAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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