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Y437 CNV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,805 mi
Last recorded47,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 CNV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,805 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,805 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013
Pass 29 May 2012 32,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,928 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 31,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,976 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 30,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 28,977 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 28,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y437 CNV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y437 CNV, 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 Y437 CNV registered?

Y437 CNV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y437 CNV safe to buy?

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