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Y603 RDC

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,297 mi
Last recorded78,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 RDC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,297 miles

slight split in both wiper blades

battery insecure

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area/low tread depth and both have a screw in tread area

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and has fine cracks on outer edge

slight deterioration to both front shock absorber lower bushes

slight deterioration to both rear tiebar/hub bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,286 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area/low tread depth and both have a screw in tread area

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and has fine cracks on outer edge

slight deterioration to both front shock absorber lower bushes

slight deterioration to both rear tiebar/hub bushes

slight split in both wiper blades

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,672 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,822 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 72,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,502 miles

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN.

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

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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Y603 RDC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y603 RDC, 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 Y603 RDC registered?

Y603 RDC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y603 RDC safe to buy?

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