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Y438 HVX

2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,758 mi
Last recorded45,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc42,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 HVX
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,900 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,089 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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Y438 HVX is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 42,998 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y438 HVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y438 HVX registered?

Y438 HVX is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y438 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 HVX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y438 HVX have outstanding finance?

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