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K5 CEV

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,117 mi
Last recorded78,117 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 CEV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight under baby corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 78,107 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,415 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,943 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,597 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 57,543 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear disc poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,153 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K5 CEV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K5 CEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 CEV registered?

K5 CEV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is K5 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 CEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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