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Y778 LEL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,713 mi
Last recorded32,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 LEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,969 miles

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,333 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 25,320 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 1 Jul 2010 22,946 miles

Front tyres are worn at inner edges.

Rear brake disc faces are mottled.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,132 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 13,778 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 11,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 11,009 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)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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Y778 LEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y778 LEL, 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 Y778 LEL registered?

Y778 LEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y778 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y778 LEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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