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Y143 RNR

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,676 mi
Last recorded37,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 RNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,045 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 34,045 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,159 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 32,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,269 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,965 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,983 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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Y143 RNR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y143 RNR, 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 Y143 RNR registered?

Y143 RNR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y143 RNR safe to buy?

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