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Y221 RLA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,724 mi
Last recorded29,724 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 RLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 29,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 29,721 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 29,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jan 2013 28,717 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,985 miles

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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Y221 RLA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y221 RLA, 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 Y221 RLA registered?

Y221 RLA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y221 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 RLA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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