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Y97 SDM

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,635 mi
Last recorded68,635 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 SDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 68,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,126 miles

under carriage rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2019 57,123 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front x2 slight brake bind

under carriage rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,995 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,268 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,572 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,077 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 24,077 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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Y97 SDM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y97 SDM, 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 Y97 SDM registered?

Y97 SDM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y97 SDM safe to buy?

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