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Y539 VJW

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 VJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,179 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 72,594 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - 185/55/15

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,400 miles

suspension sitting lower on nearside

Fail 11 Nov 2010 68,400 miles

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

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

suspension sitting lower on nearside

Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,905 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,913 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,875 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

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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Y539 VJW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue 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 Y539 VJW, 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 Y539 VJW registered?

Y539 VJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y539 VJW 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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