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Y403 PRP

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 PRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,977 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,637 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake imbalance on maximum of 25%.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,172 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,995 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both h/lights adjusted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 44,354 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 44,338 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y403 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y403 PRP, 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 Y403 PRP registered?

Y403 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y403 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y403 PRP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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