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Y223 BEO

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,241 mi
Last recorded74,241 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 BEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,691 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,691 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 52,950 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 52,950 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 48,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,340 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 40,967 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 40,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y223 BEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y223 BEO, 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 Y223 BEO registered?

Y223 BEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y223 BEO safe to buy?

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