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Y96 DCW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,849 mi
Last recorded57,849 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 DCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,849 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres have cracks in outer sidewall

offside rear wheelarch liner fouling wheel

Fail 10 Aug 2013 57,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and offside front tyres have cracks in outer sidewall

offside rear wheelarch liner fouling wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brake disc corridied

o/s/r brake disc corrodied

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brake disc corridied

o/s/r brake disc corrodied

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,683 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 49,078 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 41,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,073 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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Y96 DCW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y96 DCW, 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 Y96 DCW registered?

Y96 DCW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y96 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 DCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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