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K55 MSH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,043 mi
Last recorded25,043 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MSH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 25,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 24,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 22,835 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 22,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 19,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 19,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,621 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 18,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,511 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 17,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,535 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 14,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K55 MSH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K55 MSH, 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 K55 MSH registered?

K55 MSH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is K55 MSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 MSH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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