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Y779 FNP

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 FNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,342 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge on legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,668 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

Fail 8 Nov 2006 37,709 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front foglamp not working

oil pressure gauge instrument light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,709 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front foglamp not working

oil pressure gauge instrument light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,066 miles

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

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

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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Y779 FNP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y779 FNP, 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 Y779 FNP registered?

Y779 FNP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y779 FNP safe to buy?

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