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Y343 AKL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 AKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,376 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension creak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,725 miles

N/S/R tyre has cracks to side wall but not showing cords

O/S/R tyre cut to side wall but not showing cords

Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,725 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre has cracks to side wall but not showing cords

O/S/R tyre cut to side wall but not showing cords

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,202 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,415 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 24,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,062 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,062 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,731 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 20,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,137 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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Y343 AKL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y343 AKL, 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 Y343 AKL registered?

Y343 AKL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y343 AKL safe to buy?

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