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Y776 YKH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,653 mi
Last recorded58,653 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 YKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,574 miles

main silencer tatty but not blowing

Fail 1 Sep 2017 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

main silencer tatty but not blowing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,538 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,343 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint adjustable arm joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,486 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 40,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,035 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 36,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,676 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 29,676 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,106 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 26,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y776 YKH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y776 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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What year was Y776 YKH registered?

Y776 YKH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y776 YKH safe to buy?

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