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Y181 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,488 mi
Last recorded73,488 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,472 miles

o/s rear box hanger is broken

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,865 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

tyre size : 185 / 55 r15 82v

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,652 miles

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

offside rear suspension top ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,925 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,309 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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Y181 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y181 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.

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What year was Y181 BPG registered?

Y181 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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