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Y288 VSD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,034 mi
Last recorded60,034 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 VSD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 60,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,674 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,497 miles

Very slight movement in track rod ends.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,497 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.(inner edge).

Front brake pads getting low.

Very slight movement in track rod ends.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,912 miles

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

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

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 VSD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y288 VSD, 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 Y288 VSD registered?

Y288 VSD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y288 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 VSD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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