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Y461 JUY

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,349 mi
Last recorded78,349 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 JUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 78,349 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres cracking.

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

Offside rear brake disc excessivley pitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 77,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,466 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,447 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,447 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 65,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,227 miles

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

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

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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Y461 JUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y461 JUY, 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 Y461 JUY registered?

Y461 JUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y461 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 JUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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