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Y956 YGK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,755 mi
Last recorded53,755 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 YGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,841 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 40,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 40,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 40,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 35,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,513 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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Y956 YGK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y956 YGK, 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 Y956 YGK registered?

Y956 YGK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y956 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 YGK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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