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Y894 UUJ

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 UUJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,484 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,469 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 78,469 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,197 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 71,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,276 miles

water leak from plastic thermastate housing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,276 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)

water leak from plastic thermastate housing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,366 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 31,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,051 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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Y894 UUJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y894 UUJ, 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 Y894 UUJ registered?

Y894 UUJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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