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Y872 PRO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 PRO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,130 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill panels corroding but not considered to be excessive

Fail 17 Jul 2018 53,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill panels corroding but not considered to be excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,435 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

steering pulls left at low speed

Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,315 miles

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,429 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,605 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode. Heat shield strap broken on exhaust rear box and tailpipes missing.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,337 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 31,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 23,030 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 PRO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PRO, 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

How do I check the history of Y872 PRO?

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What year was Y872 PRO registered?

Y872 PRO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y872 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 PRO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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