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Y878 BHO

2001 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 BHO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,231 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,319 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 41,319 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,624 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,677 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,009 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,991 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 22,407 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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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Y878 BHO is a 2001 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y878 BHO, 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 Y878 BHO registered?

Y878 BHO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y878 BHO safe to buy?

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