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Y272 MBM

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,109 mi
Last recorded80,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 MBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,109 miles

n/s/f tyre just starting to cut out on inner edge

slight corrsion on front and rear suspension units

slight corrsion on mainline brake pipe

tracking

Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre just starting to cut out on inner edge

slight corrsion on front and rear suspension units

slight corrsion on mainline brake pipe

tracking

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,494 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,749 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 69,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,970 miles

nearside rear tyre close limit

service brake and park brake close to limit

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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Y272 MBM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y272 MBM, 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 Y272 MBM registered?

Y272 MBM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y272 MBM safe to buy?

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