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Y958 HHC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,561 mi
Last recorded84,561 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 HHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 84,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 81,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,157 miles

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 79,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 76,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 74,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,133 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 35,066 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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Y958 HHC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y958 HHC, 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 Y958 HHC registered?

Y958 HHC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y958 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 HHC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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