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Y172 FEO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,572 mi
Last recorded127,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 FEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in the side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front brake sticking

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

eml light on dash

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in the side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake sticking

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

eml light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2014 112,274 miles

front and rear sub frames rusty

front to rear coolant pipes rusty and starting to leak in places

noise from near side front wheel bearing

off side door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 30 Nov 2013 94,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres split on sidewalls inner and outter

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,915 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 73,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,688 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,875 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,697 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,640 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,640 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,092 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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Y172 FEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y172 FEO, 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 Y172 FEO registered?

Y172 FEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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