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Y132 GBW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,524 mi
Last recorded85,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 GBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 84,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,691 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,581 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 81,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear sub frames corroding.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,477 miles

front and rear subframes rusting.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,651 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to off side rear outer sill panel.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,376 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,371 miles

slight end play in off side front steering rack.

slight lift in near side front top swivel.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,765 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,994 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,401 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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Y132 GBW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y132 GBW, 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 Y132 GBW registered?

Y132 GBW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y132 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y132 GBW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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