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Y228 TOV

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,086 mi
Last recorded53,086 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 TOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,086 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,176 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,772 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,495 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,918 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,915 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,601 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 1 Jun 2007 19,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,169 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 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y228 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

Y228 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y228 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 TOV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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