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Y171 MUD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,836 mi
Last recorded50,836 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 MUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 50,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 50,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,563 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 46,876 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle struggled to pass the emissions test

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,214 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,214 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,491 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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Y171 MUD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue 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 Y171 MUD, 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 Y171 MUD registered?

Y171 MUD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y171 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 MUD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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