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GKZ 1481

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 1481
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,093 miles

cooling system over heating rear brake discs in poor condition exhaust cat brakin g up and rattling n/s rear and o/s rear top ball joint and compliance bushes slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2012 85,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cooling system over heating rear brake discs in poor condition exhaust cat brakin g up and rattling n/s rear and o/s rear top ball joint and compliance bushes slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,729 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition exhaust baffles adrift inside box under body metal water pipe corroded and weeping slightly

slight brake imbalance pulls to n/s battery insecure general corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension conponents

Fail 24 May 2011 78,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs in poor condition exhaust baffles adrift inside box under body metal water pipe corroded and weeping slightly

slight brake imbalance pulls to n/s battery insecure general corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension conponents

Fail 20 May 2010 74,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 74,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,532 miles

suppenion low on both sides

Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,532 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

suppenion low on both sides

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 66,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,831 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 61,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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GKZ 1481 is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 GKZ 1481, 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 GKZ 1481 registered?

GKZ 1481 is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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