MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Metal engine front to rear coolant pipes are leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs are corroded and pitted on the inner surface
Metal engine front to rear coolant pipes are leaking
Suspension ride height is very low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front suspension height low, oil leak from engine
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front indicator lens cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front indicator lens cracked
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y79 XCF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y79 XCF, 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 Y79 XCF registered?
Y79 XCF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 August 2001.
Is Y79 XCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y79 XCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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