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Y854 YGE

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 YGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,287 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,031 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 84,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 84,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front upper near bump stops starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,800 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Front tyre perrishing

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Aug 2018 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Front tyre perrishing

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,767 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2016 81,739 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,434 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 80,978 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 80,978 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 79,698 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 78,042 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 78,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 75,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 71,915 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 71,915 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 69,689 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,190 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 41,586 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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Y854 YGE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y854 YGE, 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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Y854 YGE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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