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K8 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 71,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 71,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,364 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,800 miles

Front and rear sub frames have corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,308 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 64,714 miles

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

offside rear tyre inner side wall starting to split

offside rear worn on shoulders

Pass 5 Aug 2012 58,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slighr corrosion to chasis

small cuts to the inner wall of the offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 54,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,080 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K8 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K8 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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What year was K8 MGF registered?

K8 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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