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Y527 DBA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,089 mi
Last recorded78,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 DBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 78,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,244 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,382 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 61,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,371 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,916 miles

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

Metal front to rear coolant pipe under vehicle at rear appears to be leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,158 miles

Near side rear park brake reading low but pass on overall efficiency

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,009 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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Y527 DBA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y527 DBA, 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 Y527 DBA registered?

Y527 DBA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y527 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 DBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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