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Y729 HUY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,690 mi
Last recorded63,690 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 HUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,690 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs have surface corrosion

front suspension arms have slight corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

Pass 28 May 2012 61,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 53,008 miles

Play in N/s/r & O/s/r trailing arm bushes

Fail 19 May 2011 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

O/s/r has tears on inner sidewall and worn bald on inner shoulder

Play in N/s/r & O/s/r trailing arm bushes

Pass 20 May 2010 47,373 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 47,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust strap broken

Pass 21 May 2009 41,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 35,936 miles

STEERING BIAS TO THE LEFT

Pass 23 May 2007 30,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 17,600 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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Y729 HUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y729 HUY, 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 Y729 HUY registered?

Y729 HUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y729 HUY safe to buy?

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