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Y579 HJN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,018 mi
Last recorded39,018 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 HJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,018 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,046 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,060 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 34,383 miles

offside front tyre poor (changing pattern)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,272 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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Y579 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y579 HJN, 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 Y579 HJN registered?

Y579 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y579 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y579 HJN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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