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Y523 EAG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,702 mi
Last recorded37,702 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 EAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,702 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,619 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face.

o/s/r wheel arch liner insecure.

o/s/rear b/pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 37,619 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted on inner face.

o/s/r wheel arch liner insecure.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,232 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,193 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,405 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,018 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,293 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y523 EAG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y523 EAG, 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 Y523 EAG registered?

Y523 EAG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y523 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 EAG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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