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Y856 LCS

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 LCS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,581 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

catalyst broken internally

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge also nearside rear tyre has cut around inner circumference of tyre

slight brake bind at nearside front wheel assembly

slightly reduced beam image nearside front headlamp

Fail 13 Dec 2010 34,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

catalytic convertor broken inside exhaust

nearside front foglamp insecure

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner wall almost the full circumference of tyre

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

slight brake bind at nearside front wheel

slight low park brake readings from offside rear wheel

Fail 10 Nov 2010 34,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre has a slit almost the full circumference of tyre

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge also perished

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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Y856 LCS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 Y856 LCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y856 LCS registered?

Y856 LCS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y856 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 LCS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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