MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
STRONG ADVISE:steering pulls to left "DANGEROUS"
STRONG ADVISE:suspension low
all four tyres approaching legal limit
engine oil leak
front subframe corroded
headlamp patterns poor
play in nearside and offside front top ball joints
play in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes
Front chassis rusty
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake pipes corroded (at T piece union)
slight imbalance on front brakes
slight movement in nearside rear tie bar bush
slight play in nearside rear,nearside front and offside front top ball joints
vehicle pulls to left
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
steering pulls to the left.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front discs worn
slight play in ball joints
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front sub frame starting to corrode
front suspension low
o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep
power steering heavy on right hand lock
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front sub frame starting to corrode
front suspension low
o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep
power steering heavy on right hand lock
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and rear sub-frames starting to corrode
n/s rear inner tyre tread low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y81 LAE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y81 LAE, 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 Y81 LAE registered?
Y81 LAE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2001.
Is Y81 LAE safe to buy?
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