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Y199 AVV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,519 mi
Last recorded54,519 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 AVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,519 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,194 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn uneven

Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

osf tyre worn uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens has minor damage

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,286 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Windscreen washers a bit weak.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,495 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,495 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,000 miles

N/S/R tyre worn down to 2mm. O/S/R tyre worn down to 3mm. Keep a check.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,781 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,303 miles

suspension height slightly low

Fail 22 Jan 2008 37,303 miles

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

suspension height slightly low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 32,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 32,240 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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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Y199 AVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 Y199 AVV, 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 Y199 AVV registered?

Y199 AVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y199 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 AVV 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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