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Y312 JMA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,977 mi
Last recorded72,977 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 JMA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,977 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate loose

water leak from hose on undercarrage of vehcle

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,055 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,455 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, SLIGHT SCRATCHING TO SCREEN, SLIGHT NOISE IN NS FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,630 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 53,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,070 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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Y312 JMA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y312 JMA, 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 Y312 JMA registered?

Y312 JMA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y312 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y312 JMA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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