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Y602 YGJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,370 mi
Last recorded83,370 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 YGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,370 miles

middle stop lamp not working

oil leak underside of engine

vehicle too low to use rolling road for brake test

Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

middle stop lamp not working

oil leak underside of engine

vehicle too low to use rolling road for brake test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,370 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 36,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 36,462 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,015 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,003 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

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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Y602 YGJ 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y602 YGJ, 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 Y602 YGJ registered?

Y602 YGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y602 YGJ safe to buy?

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