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Y701 LUG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,596 mi
Last recorded73,596 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 LUG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,089 miles

osr tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 4 Jun 2014 65,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

osr tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,569 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,918 miles

brake pipe greased

Pass 5 May 2011 49,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 37,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,603 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y701 LUG 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 76.9%.

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 Y701 LUG, 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 Y701 LUG registered?

Y701 LUG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y701 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 LUG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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