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Y168 RNR

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 RNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 73,711 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,535 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,676 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,263 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,679 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 64,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,347 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,220 miles

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

eng noise osf wheel slight binding centre b/light 1 of 7 n/w

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,430 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,178 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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Y168 RNR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y168 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 Y168 RNR registered?

Y168 RNR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y168 RNR safe to buy?

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