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Y385 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,371 mi
Last recorded35,371 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 35,371 miles

Both front headlamp aims slightly misty.

Electronic power steering fault.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Small noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 9 May 2011 35,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Both front headlamp aims slightly misty.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Small noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 11 May 2010 29,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 10 Mar 2009 26,405 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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wheels touch the wishbones with the car jacked up

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,430 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 20,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake imbalance is just with in tolerance.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,821 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 18,704 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y385 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y385 BPG, 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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Y385 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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