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Y36 MGS

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,607 mi
Last recorded85,607 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 MGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,345 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,950 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 80,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,086 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 64,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front suspenion low pulling to n/s

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,480 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 45,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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Y36 MGS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y36 MGS, 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 Y36 MGS registered?

Y36 MGS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y36 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y36 MGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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