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Y259 HGE

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,270 mi
Last recorded50,270 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 HGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 50,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,510 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 37,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,201 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,168 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 30,102 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,927 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 23,927 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

O/s/r tyre on 1.6mm in centre of tread.

Slight play in n/s/r hub.

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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Y259 HGE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y259 HGE, 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 Y259 HGE registered?

Y259 HGE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y259 HGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 HGE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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