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Y840 LFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,649 mi
Last recorded59,649 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,649 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,327 miles

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

os door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,166 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wheel alignment obviously incorrect

offside front brake binding slightly

spare tyre of different nominal size to any on vehicle

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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Y840 LFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y840 LFJ, 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 Y840 LFJ registered?

Y840 LFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y840 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 LFJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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