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Y474 UBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,197 mi
Last recorded49,197 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 UBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,030 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,030 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,314 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,378 miles

EPAS column beginning to fail

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,378 miles

EPAS column beginning to fail

Pass 9 Dec 2005 36,139 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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Y474 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y474 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

Y474 UBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y474 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 UBJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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