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Y601 FNN

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 FNN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 82,902 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 82,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,479 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Coolant leak

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

front screen scratched

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,992 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

small chip-o/s/f head lamp

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,008 miles

nearside rear suspension ball joint very slightly worn

offside headlamp lens stone chipped

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,727 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 49,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y601 FNN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y601 FNN, 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 Y601 FNN registered?

Y601 FNN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y601 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 FNN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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