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Y59 PRP

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,984 mi
Last recorded56,984 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 PRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,984 miles

All front suspension parts corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,984 miles

All front suspension parts corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 25,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,028 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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Y59 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y59 PRP, 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 Y59 PRP registered?

Y59 PRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y59 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 PRP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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