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Y197 NHE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 NHE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,008 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,006 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,695 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

f/o/s door handle insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2012 59,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

f/o/s door handle insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,901 miles

advise corrosion to front subframe

Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,901 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,664 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 24 Nov 2009 42,241 miles

UNDERNEATH RUSTING

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,319 miles

The near side rear tyre is worn to the legal limit on the centre section of the tread.

The off side and near side front brake discs are in poor condition on the inner surfaces.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 33,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y197 NHE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y197 NHE registered?

Y197 NHE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y197 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 NHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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