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Y173 NHE

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 NHE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 93,941 miles

As per failure

Fail 24 May 2011 93,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both front tyres at legal limits, worn on inside edge. 3. o/s front tyre becoming perished. 4. n/s suspension becoming worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,182 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,922 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 79,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y173 NHE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y173 NHE, 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 Y173 NHE registered?

Y173 NHE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y173 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 NHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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