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Y388 RET

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,450 mi
Last recorded70,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 RET
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,407 miles

Underbody rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,966 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,552 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 52,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y388 RET is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y388 RET, 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 Y388 RET registered?

Y388 RET is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y388 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 RET shows 18 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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