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Y226 WGV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,948 mi
Last recorded48,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 WGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,948 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front offside chassis surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2014 44,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion front/rear subframes

Fail 21 May 2014 44,494 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion front/rear subframes

Pass 11 May 2013 33,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,458 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 30,206 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 28,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,841 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 26,841 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jun 2006 18,001 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,950 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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Y226 WGV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y226 WGV, 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 Y226 WGV registered?

Y226 WGV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y226 WGV safe to buy?

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