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Y819 YAT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,392 mi
Last recorded80,392 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 YAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 80,392 miles

under body corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 80,392 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 80,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 80,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,646 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 79,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,077 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 47,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,196 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 30 May 2012 71,206 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Coolant leak

Fail 29 May 2012 71,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 May 2011 69,257 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 69,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear suspensions and prescribe area slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 66,876 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 66,876 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2009 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,762 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 35,860 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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Y819 YAT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y819 YAT, 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 Y819 YAT registered?

Y819 YAT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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