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KD51 ZKE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,347 mi
Last recorded70,347 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 ZKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 69,697 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,697 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,827 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has wear to inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 64,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has wear to inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,659 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall not reaching ply/chords and has cracking in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,011 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,372 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 56,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 47,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,933 miles

nearside rear tyre has chip in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,277 miles

front number plate slightly faded but can be read ok

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,851 miles

front number plate discoloured but can still be read

off side front tyre cracked on tread

Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate discoloured but can still be read

off side front tyre cracked on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,884 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 18,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 18,963 miles

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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KD51 ZKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KD51 ZKE, 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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KD51 ZKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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