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Y989 LNU

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,163 mi
Last recorded27,163 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 LNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,163 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2011 27,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,029 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,007 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,360 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 22,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,744 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 19,599 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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Y989 LNU 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 Y989 LNU, 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

How do I check the history of Y989 LNU?

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What year was Y989 LNU registered?

Y989 LNU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y989 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 LNU 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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