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Y588 BFR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 BFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,763 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,245 miles

engine oil leak

n/s rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,868 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,037 miles

slight play n/s front track rod end

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,798 miles

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

slight misshape o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,678 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,975 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,863 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 27,178 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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Y588 BFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y588 BFR, 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 Y588 BFR registered?

Y588 BFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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