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KG51 KZU

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,087 mi
Last recorded68,087 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 KZU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,087 miles

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre tread distorted

offside nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre tread distorted

offside nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre tread distorted

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,332 miles

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

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake pipe from flexi brake hose to t piece

offside nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2015 66,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake pipe from flexi brake hose to t piece

offside nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,266 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and slight leak of gases

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe from hose to valve slight corrosion

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box bracket is broken

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,451 miles

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

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

back box bracket is broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,319 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,788 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 77,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 77,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,115 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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KG51 KZU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KG51 KZU, 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 KG51 KZU registered?

KG51 KZU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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