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Y974 YKL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,938 mi
Last recorded60,938 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 YKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,370 miles

front brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 60,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,620 miles

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

both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 59,477 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pulling very slightly to the left, advise repair.

Fail 15 May 2014 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pulling very slightly to the left, advise repair.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 55,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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)

front brake discs are pitting and scored

Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,117 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Slight fluffing/fraying on nearside and offside seatbelts

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,586 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension low

Fail 11 Feb 2009 45,048 miles

Suspension low

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,997 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,678 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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Y974 YKL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y974 YKL, 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 Y974 YKL registered?

Y974 YKL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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