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Y897 JPP

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,332 mi
Last recorded37,332 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 JPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 37,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight rust on rear end of os sill

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,646 miles

both rear tyres are on 3mm tread

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,769 miles

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,470 miles

Pitting to all metal brake disc's

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,187 miles

Pitting to all brake disc's.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,844 miles

Corrosion to front brake disc's just within MOT limits.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,914 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 18,914 miles

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

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

Offside 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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Y897 JPP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y897 JPP, 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 Y897 JPP registered?

Y897 JPP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y897 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 JPP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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