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Y487 VAY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,002 mi
Last recorded29,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 VAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,655 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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Y487 VAY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 Y487 VAY, 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

How do I check the history of Y487 VAY?

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What year was Y487 VAY registered?

Y487 VAY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y487 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y487 VAY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y487 VAY have outstanding finance?

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