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Y872 BDE

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 BDE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,384 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,867 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,409 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator cover cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,049 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,953 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 49,509 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,186 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,832 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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Y872 BDE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y872 BDE, 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 Y872 BDE registered?

Y872 BDE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y872 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 BDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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