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Y434 SDO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,294 mi
Last recorded68,294 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 SDO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 68,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,821 miles

1 corrosion on rear brake discs

2 nearside and offside rear hand brake reading slightly

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 56,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 50,450 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,649 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,411 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,411 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,126 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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Y434 SDO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y434 SDO, 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 Y434 SDO registered?

Y434 SDO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 May 2001.

Is Y434 SDO safe to buy?

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