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Y257 CDA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,482 mi
Last recorded56,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 CDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 56,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,792 miles

front brake imbalance 22%

handbrake requires attention

Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake requires attention

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,214 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

o/s/f wheel arch cover slightly insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edge & starting to crack

lip on front discs

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,947 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 39,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,594 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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Y257 CDA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 Y257 CDA, 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 Y257 CDA registered?

Y257 CDA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y257 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 CDA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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