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Y195 SSO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,367 mi
Last recorded72,367 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 SSO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,367 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 73,257 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both front tyres slightly fouling plastic wheel arch linners on full lock

engine/gear box oil leak

front washers may require further adjustment

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front wiper torn at end

nearside headlamp lens cracked

offside rear brake disc rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

one bulb not working at high level brake light

slight play at both rear lower axle bushes

slight smear from both front wipers

Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,840 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 68,840 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S Door mirror deteriorated.Brake pedal anti- † slip device.

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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Y195 SSO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y195 SSO, 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 Y195 SSO registered?

Y195 SSO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y195 SSO safe to buy?

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