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Y741 ERH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 ERH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 May 2016 74,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,712 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

tested in wet

Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,153 miles

coolant leak from waterpump

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,028 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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Y741 ERH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y741 ERH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y741 ERH registered?

Y741 ERH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y741 ERH safe to buy?

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