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Y736 HDV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,815 mi
Last recorded74,815 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 HDV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,815 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,684 miles

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

slight rust under body

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,149 miles

Interior mirror insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,148 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Interior mirror insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,596 miles

rear veiw mirror missing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,944 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,944 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,860 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,225 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 24,185 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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Y736 HDV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y736 HDV, 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 Y736 HDV registered?

Y736 HDV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y736 HDV safe to buy?

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