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Y303 AEC

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,310 mi
Last recorded59,310 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 AEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,150 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 51,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,265 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,915 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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Y303 AEC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y303 AEC, 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 Y303 AEC registered?

Y303 AEC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y303 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y303 AEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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