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Y171 TCF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 TCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,911 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,681 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,337 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,923 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,536 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,034 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,029 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 66,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,938 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,986 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 53,986 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y171 TCF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y171 TCF registered?

Y171 TCF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y171 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 TCF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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