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Y478 FCE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 FCE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 98,504 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,690 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,690 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 85,591 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 85,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 76,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 76,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 70,112 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,321 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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Y478 FCE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc 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 Y478 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

Y478 FCE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y478 FCE safe to buy?

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