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Y251 YOG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 YOG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 69,574 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 69,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,842 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,619 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 50,575 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 29,029 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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Y251 YOG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y251 YOG, 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 Y251 YOG registered?

Y251 YOG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y251 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 YOG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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