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Y474 DWP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,904 mi
Last recorded57,904 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 DWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,006 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,333 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,850 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,199 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,019 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,304 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 21,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y474 DWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y474 DWP, 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 Y474 DWP registered?

Y474 DWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y474 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 DWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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