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Y427 ECH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,829 mi
Last recorded36,829 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 ECH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 36,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,990 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,903 miles

car overheats when stood on tick over

Fail 2 Mar 2006 31,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y427 ECH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y427 ECH, 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 Y427 ECH registered?

Y427 ECH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y427 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y427 ECH shows 6 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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