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Y512 FEC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,076 mi
Last recorded64,076 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 FEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,076 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 63,400 miles

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

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,400 miles

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,750 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

surface corrosion to inner surfaces of n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,750 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

surface corrosion to inner surfaces of n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,970 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 44,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2006 39,985 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 39,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y512 FEC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y512 FEC, 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 Y512 FEC registered?

Y512 FEC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y512 FEC safe to buy?

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