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Y712 XVV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,150 mi
Last recorded84,150 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 XVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,150 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,072 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,126 miles

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

only just met the minimum brake efficiency

Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,126 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

only just met the minimum brake efficiency

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,049 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)

Pass 24 May 2013 61,647 miles

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)

suspension low

Pass 28 May 2012 53,437 miles

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

slight corrosion to front disc

Fail 18 May 2012 53,437 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front disc

Pass 13 May 2011 51,180 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 49,120 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,828 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,869 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,596 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 40,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y712 XVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y712 XVV, 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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Y712 XVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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