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Y671 PHN

2001 MG Mgf

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,571 mi
Last recorded110,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 PHN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,542 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 85,542 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,805 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 63,898 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 63,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,458 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 47,036 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,440 miles

Battery weak Front number plate cracked

Fail 29 May 2008 38,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery weak Front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 32,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,503 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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Y671 PHN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y671 PHN, 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 Y671 PHN registered?

Y671 PHN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y671 PHN safe to buy?

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