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Y669 OBA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 OBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,890 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s headlamp aim poor

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,646 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 84,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,911 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 80,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 77,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 75,960 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 75,820 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 73,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,793 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 13 May 2008 65,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 54,762 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 46,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 46,385 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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Y669 OBA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y669 OBA, 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 Y669 OBA registered?

Y669 OBA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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