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Y424 OBT

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,888 mi
Last recorded76,888 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 OBT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 76,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coolant leak header tank cracked ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,694 miles

steering feels tight

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,637 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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Y424 OBT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y424 OBT, 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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What year was Y424 OBT registered?

Y424 OBT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y424 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y424 OBT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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