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Y161 UGV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,524 mi
Last recorded47,524 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 UGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 47,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,781 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,903 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps aim low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,707 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,420 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 36,420 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2011 36,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,209 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 35,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front break discs inside faces rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,729 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,989 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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Y161 UGV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y161 UGV, 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 Y161 UGV registered?

Y161 UGV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y161 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 UGV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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