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Y447 XVV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,465 mi
Last recorded53,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 XVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,465 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2016 53,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid level below max but above minimum

exposed metal brake pipes are showing some surface rust

front and rear subframes are showing some surface rust and deterioration

oil leak

your vehicle only just met the required limits for the emission test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leak from engine

front wipers poor condition

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,986 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,970 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 33,826 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 33,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,466 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 24,251 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsr tyre on minimum limit

osr tyre low on tread

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,412 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 21,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,909 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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Y447 XVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y447 XVV, 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 Y447 XVV registered?

Y447 XVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y447 XVV safe to buy?

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