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Y997 GHJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,993 mi
Last recorded78,993 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 GHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,993 miles

Offside Door handle loose

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,822 miles

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

Offside Front on pass limit today

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,363 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 77,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 76,961 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 75,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 73,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 69,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,316 miles

RH Front tyre rolled off on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2008 58,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 56,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 GHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y997 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

Y997 GHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y997 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 GHJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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