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Y159 BPD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,125 mi
Last recorded75,125 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 BPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,125 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 75,125 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 74,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,677 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 59,677 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 52,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2007 51,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,708 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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Y159 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y159 BPD, 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 Y159 BPD registered?

Y159 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y159 BPD safe to buy?

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