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Y708 UCF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,703 mi
Last recorded38,703 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 UCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 38,604 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,007 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 37,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,910 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 36,910 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,360 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 36,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 35,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,276 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner quarters

Limited suspension movement offside rear. Possible leak from hydrolastic unit.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,860 miles

INTERMITTANT FAULT WITH POWER STEERING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Jul 2010 32,838 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,701 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jul 2009 31,701 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

score mark on windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,145 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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Y708 UCF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y708 UCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y708 UCF registered?

Y708 UCF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y708 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 UCF shows 22 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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