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Y727 LUG

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 LUG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills staring to corrode.

slight play in rear suspension both sides.

vehicle very rusty under neath.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,577 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,624 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 65,779 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside washer does not hit screen

slight corrosion on inside of offside rear disc

uneven tread wear on front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,454 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 58,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust backbox corroded

front flexi hose ferrels corroded

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f brake has a slight vibration

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

oil leak

radiator badly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 58,309 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,992 miles

Coolant leak from under floor pipes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,992 miles

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

Coolant leak from under floor pipes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,028 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,852 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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Y727 LUG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y727 LUG, 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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Y727 LUG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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