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Y989 UAJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,034 mi
Last recorded80,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 UAJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 19 May 2018 79,820 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub frame by steering rack (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 79,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,916 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2012 76,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

offside front upper windscreen has damage outside both swept areas

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 24 May 2010 68,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

hole in nearside roof (soft top)

offside front upper windscreen has damage outside both swept areas

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 62,559 miles

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

suspension low

Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,583 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear from inside edge

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s/f tyre starting to wear from inside dge

Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,388 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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Y989 UAJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y989 UAJ, 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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Y989 UAJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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