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Y479 PNA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,762 mi
Last recorded83,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 PNA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 82,076 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,793 miles

All tyres are wearing badly and cracking with age.

Fail 1 May 2013 79,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

All tyres are wearing badly and cracking with age.

Pass 23 May 2012 79,477 miles

All four tyres wearing and cracking with age.

Pass 25 May 2011 78,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,485 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,131 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,875 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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Y479 PNA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y479 PNA, 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 Y479 PNA registered?

Y479 PNA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y479 PNA safe to buy?

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