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Y962 JMJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,169 mi
Last recorded64,169 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 JMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 64,169 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,400 miles

Fluid suspension ride height lower than usual

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,125 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. (185/55vr15)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,906 miles

suspect power steering has slight bias to nearside

Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect power steering has slight bias to nearside

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,178 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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Y962 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y962 JMJ, 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 Y962 JMJ registered?

Y962 JMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y962 JMJ safe to buy?

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