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Y285 CDA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,092 mi
Last recorded35,092 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 CDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,284 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 30,137 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,284 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 25,281 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 19,437 miles

adv nearside front tyre surface cut to sidewall

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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Y285 CDA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y285 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 Y285 CDA registered?

Y285 CDA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y285 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 CDA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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