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Y745 HDV

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,307 mi
Last recorded23,307 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 HDV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,307 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 23,305 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 22,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,621 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,580 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 18,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,037 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 18,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,599 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 16,599 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,317 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 14,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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Y745 HDV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y745 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 Y745 HDV registered?

Y745 HDV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y745 HDV safe to buy?

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