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Y665 SLH

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,369 mi
Last recorded72,369 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 SLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,369 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Park brake efficiency 18%

Service brake efficiency 58%

Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,240 miles

all four lower shock bushes worn

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,630 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,107 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,497 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,856 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 42,033 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,401 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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Y665 SLH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y665 SLH, 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 Y665 SLH registered?

Y665 SLH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y665 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y665 SLH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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