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Y252 HJN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 HJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2014 79,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 79,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,090 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front lower arms and front discs corroded

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

o/s/f wheel binds

o/s/r tyre perished and has many cracks

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s/f wheel binds

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front lower arms and front discs corroded

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

o/s/r tyre perished and has many cracks

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,026 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,610 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,572 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,396 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,308 miles

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

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

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

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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Y252 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y252 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y252 HJN registered?

Y252 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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