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Y228 PRP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,358 mi
Last recorded57,358 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 PRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,358 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 54,149 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,332 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS GOING WHITE - N/S SIDE REPEATER GOING WHITE

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

Fail 28 May 2008 49,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR INDICATORS GOING WHITE - N/S SIDE REPEATER GOING WHITE

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

Pass 26 May 2007 43,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,571 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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Y228 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y228 PRP, 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 Y228 PRP registered?

Y228 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y228 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 PRP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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