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Y906 ABV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,308 mi
Last recorded77,308 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 ABV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,308 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 77,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 77,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,303 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 65,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,933 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,933 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 57,118 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

under vehicle has slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,850 miles

Coolant leak

heavy surface corrosion to both front and rear subframes

Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,850 miles

Coolant leak

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

heavy surface corrosion to both front and rear subframes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,079 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,050 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,686 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 45,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,268 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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Y906 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y906 ABV, 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 Y906 ABV registered?

Y906 ABV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y906 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 ABV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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