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Y997 BPD

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 BPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,119 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 74,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,764 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 69,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,503 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 60,623 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 60,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,779 miles

front lower suspension arms rusty

rust on front subframe

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,630 miles

front and rear sub frames rusty

front suspension arms rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,053 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 57,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,873 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,287 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 52,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,768 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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Y997 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y997 BPD, 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 Y997 BPD registered?

Y997 BPD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y997 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 BPD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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