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Y244 HFG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,195 mi
Last recorded63,195 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 HFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,195 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear discs

signs of poss slight seepage of water from metal pipe running front to rear of vehicle

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

underside of vehicle v scabby

Fail 17 Aug 2012 63,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear discs

signs of poss slight seepage of water from metal pipe running front to rear of vehicle

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

underside of vehicle v scabby

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,880 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,062 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,528 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,584 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 May 2007 30,838 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,838 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 19,680 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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Y244 HFG 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 Y244 HFG, 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 Y244 HFG registered?

Y244 HFG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y244 HFG safe to buy?

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