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Y477 DWP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 DWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 74,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,801 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 61,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,604 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 May 2017 60,335 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 60,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,072 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wash poor

Pass 5 Jun 2012 59,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2009 51,817 miles

Driver side door mirror mounting not straight

Water leak from radiator area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 48,711 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,584 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 41,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 33,012 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 33,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y477 DWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y477 DWP registered?

Y477 DWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y477 DWP safe to buy?

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