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Y471 NGW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 NGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 69,264 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,282 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front shock absorber bushes weakened(bottom).

o/s/r indicator becoming white.

slight buckle o/s/f wheel rim.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front shock absorber bushes weakened(bottom).

o/s/r indicator becoming white.

slight buckle o/s/f wheel rim.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,314 miles

a.aux belt perrished

a.front pads very low and discs lipped

a.n/s/r tyre low in pressure and worn on inner side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,018 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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Y471 NGW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y471 NGW, 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 Y471 NGW registered?

Y471 NGW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y471 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 NGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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