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Y883 WGN

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,780 mi
Last recorded52,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 WGN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,780 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,793 miles

rear brake disc,s slightly pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2010 34,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 30,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 23,248 miles

nearside tail pipe missing. †windscreen scratched. †both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2007 23,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside tail pipe missing. †windscreen scratched. †both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2006 19,904 miles

smaller wiper blade fitted to drivers side and slight scraches in top of zone (a)

Fail 20 May 2006 19,004 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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Y883 WGN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y883 WGN, 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 Y883 WGN registered?

Y883 WGN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y883 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y883 WGN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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