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Y218 HAB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 HAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,268 miles

clutch pipe to slave cyl corroded

front & rear brake discs showing corrosion

front & rear sub frames showing corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,119 miles

in jacked up position steering swings hard left discs condition

Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

st. pulls to left

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,776 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 97,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,422 miles

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)

st/light on

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,276 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering pulls to left

Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,126 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 79,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y218 HAB 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 77.8%.

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 Y218 HAB, 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 Y218 HAB registered?

Y218 HAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y218 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 HAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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