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Y829 UAY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,072 mi
Last recorded39,072 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 UAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,064 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 39,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres slightly perrished

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

advise all brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 39,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,018 miles

all discs corroded and pitted car been stood

Fail 27 Jul 2010 39,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs corroded and pitted car been stood

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,053 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 32,052 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,057 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 30,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y829 UAY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y829 UAY, 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 Y829 UAY registered?

Y829 UAY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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