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Y166 VKM

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 VKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,433 miles

Near-side and 0ff-side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Off-side headlamp lense stone-chipped.

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 76,433 miles

Near-side and 0ff-side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Off-side headlamp lense stone-chipped.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Pass 28 May 2008 75,163 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stone-chip in the off-side headlamp lense.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 72,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,685 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 65,683 miles

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

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

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

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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Y166 VKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y166 VKM, 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 Y166 VKM registered?

Y166 VKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y166 VKM safe to buy?

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