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Y873 RDB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,727 mi
Last recorded52,727 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 RDB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 52,727 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,620 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 49,608 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,349 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 44,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,651 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,537 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,603 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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Y873 RDB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y873 RDB, 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 Y873 RDB registered?

Y873 RDB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y873 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 RDB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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