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Y178 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,765 mi
Last recorded31,765 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 31,765 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 28,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,754 miles

SLIGHT BINDING TO O/S/R BRAKES

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,538 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,238 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper sticking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,273 miles

brake discs corroison all round

Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,013 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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Y178 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y178 BPG, 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 Y178 BPG registered?

Y178 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y178 BPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y178 BPG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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