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Y686 TBY

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,626 mi
Last recorded30,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 TBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 30,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 30,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,305 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 28,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,621 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,352 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 21,288 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 16,537 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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Y686 TBY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y686 TBY, 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 Y686 TBY registered?

Y686 TBY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is Y686 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 TBY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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