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W601 ALA

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 ALA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,438 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 57,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 57,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,910 miles

N/S/R SHIM PLATE IS CATCHING DISC

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

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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W601 ALA is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W601 ALA, 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 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W601 ALA registered?

W601 ALA is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W601 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 ALA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W601 ALA have outstanding finance?

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