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K327 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,505 mi
Last recorded56,505 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK327 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,505 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight out of balance on handbrake

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,686 miles

Reverse lights inop

Fail 7 Apr 2021 53,686 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lamps inop

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,657 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust strap missing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 53,657 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear Exhaust strap missing

Fail 30 May 2015 53,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2015 53,449 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,510 miles

front sub frame corroded

slight play o/s rack

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,428 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,427 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,198 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake discs deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 43,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,350 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 35,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

STEERING GEOMETRY NEEDS TO BE CHECKED,DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR ON FRONTS.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,955 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 28,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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K327 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K327 MGF, 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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K327 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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