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Y477 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,342 mi
Last recorded17,342 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 17,342 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,309 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,169 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 17,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,028 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 16,843 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 16,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,726 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,672 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,482 miles

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

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

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,604 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

suspension low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,888 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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Y477 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y477 BPG, 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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Y477 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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