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Y172 XHH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 XHH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,180 miles

exhaust clip broken

Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wish bone (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wish bone (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust clip broken

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,918 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,824 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,495 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 XHH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y172 XHH, 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 Y172 XHH registered?

Y172 XHH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y172 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 XHH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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