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Y532 VBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 VBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,556 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 Aug 2016 80,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,712 miles

water leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,401 miles

Radiator corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,172 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,924 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,659 miles

Near side front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,659 miles

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)

Near side front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,484 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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Y532 VBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y532 VBJ, 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 Y532 VBJ registered?

Y532 VBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y532 VBJ safe to buy?

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