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Y697 TBE

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,991 mi
Last recorded67,991 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 TBE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 67,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 67,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering malfunctioning turns to left by its self (2.3.3a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,792 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,105 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 41,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,500 miles

front brake discs very poor

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,642 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre has splits within the tread not reaching ply or cords.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,318 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,638 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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Y697 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y697 TBE, 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 Y697 TBE registered?

Y697 TBE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y697 TBE safe to buy?

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