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Y478 BPG

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,438 mi
Last recorded41,438 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,438 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,853 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside wiper split

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,820 miles

advise bonnet fitting, front & rear tyre size.

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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Y478 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y478 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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What year was Y478 BPG registered?

Y478 BPG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y478 BPG safe to buy?

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