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Y351 BPD

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,844 mi
Last recorded46,844 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 BPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,844 miles

Engine noisey

NSF tyre worn on edges

Play in steering rack

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,023 miles

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

both front shoks damp

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,234 miles

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

ns washer not working

screen scratched

Fail 26 Sep 2013 38,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns washer not working

screen scratched

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,342 miles

Oil leak

suspension low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,163 miles

ns outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,042 miles

suspension slightly low

Fail 12 Sep 2009 25,042 miles

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

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

suspension slightly low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,513 miles

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

suspension getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,284 miles

front brake discs are wearing

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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Y351 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y351 BPD, 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 Y351 BPD registered?

Y351 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y351 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y351 BPD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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