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Y883 UGW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,750 mi
Last recorded60,750 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 UGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,750 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Steering pulls slightly to left

Fail 11 Sep 2019 60,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs rusty

Steering pulls slightly to left

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,459 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 57,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R15 89V XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,905 miles

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

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Suspension low

steering pulls to left

Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 R15 86v Mohawk (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Suspension low

steering pulls to left

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,535 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Steering pulls to left slightly on road

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,173 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,251 miles

Slight cracking to offside front tyre tread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,138 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,315 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 16,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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Y883 UGW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y883 UGW, 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 Y883 UGW registered?

Y883 UGW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y883 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y883 UGW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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