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Y923 PLH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,571 mi
Last recorded55,571 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 PLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,787 miles

suspect steering fault? advise further investigation

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,338 miles

all brake discs are rusty and worn,steering slight stiff action on right hand turn,some high level brake light bulbs in op.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 46,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

all brake discs are rusty and worn,steering slight stiff action on right hand turn,some high level brake light bulbs in op.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,268 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,863 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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Y923 PLH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y923 PLH, 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

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What year was Y923 PLH registered?

Y923 PLH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y923 PLH safe to buy?

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