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Y884 LEU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 LEU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,266 miles

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2020 65,975 miles

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion ? Requires protective coating

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,964 miles

Emissions not tested Engine won't tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear subframes badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,165 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion? Advise protective coating

Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion? Advise protective coating

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,596 miles

battery light on

engine noise

front wings corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,279 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake discs slight pitting

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 60,443 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 60,436 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Battery is insecure

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

Front brake discs are corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake discs are corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,043 miles

advise all brake disc

Pass 8 May 2009 49,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,274 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 37,852 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 36,848 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 27,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 19,610 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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Y884 LEU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y884 LEU, 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 Y884 LEU registered?

Y884 LEU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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