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Y989 EVC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,607 mi
Last recorded55,607 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 EVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 55,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,749 miles

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

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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Y989 EVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y989 EVC, 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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How do I check the history of Y989 EVC?

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What year was Y989 EVC registered?

Y989 EVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y989 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 EVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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