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Y869 HDU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 HDU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,140 miles

Rear brake pads low and discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,320 miles

srs light on

Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,315 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

srs light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,053 miles

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

air bag light on

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front head light dull

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,250 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s head lamp reflector poor

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,663 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 45,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,261 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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Y869 HDU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y869 HDU, 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 Y869 HDU registered?

Y869 HDU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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