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Y404 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,498 mi
Last recorded87,498 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,498 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 87,497 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,892 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,849 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,532 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,623 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,428 miles

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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Y404 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 Y404 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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Y404 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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