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Y874 FVC

2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,348 mi
Last recorded42,348 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc42,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 FVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,575 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,696 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 25,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 20,163 miles

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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Y874 FVC is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 Y874 FVC, 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.

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What year was Y874 FVC registered?

Y874 FVC is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y874 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 FVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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