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Y448 LAG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,296 mi
Last recorded18,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 LAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 17,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 15,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 15,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,802 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 11,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 9,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,119 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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Y448 LAG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y448 LAG, 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 Y448 LAG registered?

Y448 LAG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y448 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y448 LAG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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