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Y779 SLF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 SLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,693 miles

NS front lower ball joint deteriorated!

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,313 miles

coolant leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,194 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 59,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,220 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,475 miles

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

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

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 SLF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SLF, 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 Y779 SLF registered?

Y779 SLF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y779 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 SLF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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