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Y96 HDY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,458 mi
Last recorded76,458 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 HDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 76,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,091 miles

slight damage to n/s front wheel outer rim

slight leak on o/s & n/s front shock absorbers

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,640 miles

n/s front wheel outer rim damaged.

rear brake pads low.

slight leak on front shock absorbers.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,929 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 69,929 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 63,467 miles

n/s/front wheel outer rim dented

n/s/rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs in poor condition

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front outer brake pad on legal limit

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 HDY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y96 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

Y96 HDY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y96 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 HDY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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