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Y174 FEO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,939 mi
Last recorded40,939 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 FEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 40,939 miles

advise steering rack worn

Fail 25 May 2010 40,932 miles

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

advise front flxible brake hoses corroding n/s/f & o/s/f

advise front to rear brake pipe

advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread (205/50x15)

advise play at drive shaft to gearbox/diff

Pass 13 May 2009 36,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,173 miles

both sides front brake flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Fail 20 May 2008 32,168 miles

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

both sides front brake flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 29 May 2007 27,948 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,226 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 24,224 miles

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

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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Y174 FEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y174 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 Y174 FEO registered?

Y174 FEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y174 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y174 FEO 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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