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Y408 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front Indicator lamp loose

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,280 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 37,194 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

N/s front headlamp aim only just meets MOT requirements.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Slight brake bind to o/s front brake.

Pass 10 May 2010 32,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 14 May 2009 31,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,228 miles

both front tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 3 May 2006 27,827 miles

both front tyres wearing out faster on inner edge

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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Y408 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y408 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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Y408 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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