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Y936 PHN

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,436 mi
Last recorded54,436 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 PHN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 54,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,280 miles

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

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 23 Jun 2010 50,280 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,414 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,302 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,172 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 39,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,358 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 25,528 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y936 PHN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y936 PHN, 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 Y936 PHN registered?

Y936 PHN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y936 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y936 PHN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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