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Y288 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,060 mi
Last recorded62,060 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,060 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 62,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 60,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,071 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 51,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2005 40,446 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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Y288 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y288 BPG, 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 Y288 BPG registered?

Y288 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y288 BPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 BPG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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