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Y846 BPA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,147 mi
Last recorded64,147 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,571 miles

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

both rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,212 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

offside parking brake effort is slightly low

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,212 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

offside parking brake effort is slightly low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,478 miles

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

Front and rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,335 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,271 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 19,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,912 miles

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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Y846 BPA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y846 BPA, 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 Y846 BPA registered?

Y846 BPA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y846 BPA safe to buy?

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