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Y347 GTU

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,105 mi
Last recorded65,105 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 GTU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,949 miles

Signs of cracking nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,782 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 60,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high level brake light has an element not working

power steering turns to the left with the engine running and the wheels off the ground, indicating a fault

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,592 miles

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

high level brake light has elements not working, but more that 50% are working

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,685 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,940 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 41,940 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,367 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 37,367 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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Y347 GTU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y347 GTU, 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

How do I check the history of Y347 GTU?

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What year was Y347 GTU registered?

Y347 GTU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y347 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y347 GTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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