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Y881 YFR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,839 mi
Last recorded62,839 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 YFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,445 miles

coolant leak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,093 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front brake components rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front brake components rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,077 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 54,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,392 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,452 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 3 Jul 2009 44,964 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 40,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,650 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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Y881 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y881 YFR, 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 Y881 YFR registered?

Y881 YFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y881 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 YFR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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