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Y223 VKJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,477 mi
Last recorded64,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 VKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,477 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,477 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,775 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,282 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 52,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 50,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,092 miles

O/S Outer Handbrake Chaffing on subframe

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 VKJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

Y223 VKJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y223 VKJ safe to buy?

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