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Y214 HJN

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,492 mi
Last recorded50,492 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 HJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,492 miles

n/s/f tyre perrished.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 50,490 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,746 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 45,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre lightly perished

o/s seat buckle stiff release

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre lightly perished

o/s seat buckle stiff release

Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,986 miles

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)

nearside wiper slight smear

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,402 miles

corrosion forming on front brake discs

front windscreen scratched

Fail 27 Apr 2006 37,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

corrosion forming on front discs

front windscreen scratched

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

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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Y214 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y214 HJN, 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 Y214 HJN registered?

Y214 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y214 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y214 HJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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