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Y718 CPA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 CPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 78,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 77,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 77,411 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,325 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,319 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,573 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Under covers obscuring some power steering components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,736 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,396 miles

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

drivers seat is a fixed position bucket seat

Fail 6 May 2015 72,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers seat is a fixed position bucket seat

Pass 23 May 2014 70,549 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,731 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,666 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 53,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,410 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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Y718 CPA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y718 CPA, 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 Y718 CPA registered?

Y718 CPA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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