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Y871 FVC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,065 mi
Last recorded54,065 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 FVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,065 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,096 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

general underbody surface rust

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

one directional tyre on rear and one non directional

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,611 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake disc corroded!

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,610 miles

Oil leak

generaly rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm & small cut on outer wall

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,695 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 34,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,471 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 27,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y871 FVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y871 FVC, 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 Y871 FVC registered?

Y871 FVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y871 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 FVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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