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Y762 YKH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 YKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 85,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 85,472 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,002 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened S (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,580 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened S (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,551 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars + splitting on edge of tread not to inner cords [205/50/15v]

rattle in exhaust back box + slight blow on flexy section

slight play in n/s/r upper ball joint

Fail 27 Apr 2015 46,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars + splitting on edge of tread not to inner cords [205/50/15v]

rattle in exhaust back box + slight blow on flexy section

slight play in n/s/r upper ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 45,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre cracking close to cords.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 44,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre cracking close to cords.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,074 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted/rusty.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All brake discs slightly pitted/rusty.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,977 miles

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,977 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,814 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges [185/55/15v]

n/s + o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes started to perish

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/r top ball joint

surface corrosion on all brake discs

suspension low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,305 miles

Advise metal water pipes under body corroading and showing signs of coolant weeping

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,450 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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Y762 YKH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y762 YKH, 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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Y762 YKH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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