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KV51 LYF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,385 mi
Last recorded46,385 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 LYF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 46,385 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 46,153 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 45,713 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 42,580 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 42,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 41,795 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,780 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has cracks to sidewall. no cords visible.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,321 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,267 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,293 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,830 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,413 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front inner brake discs slightly worn

offside rear outer tyre tread worn low

Fail 9 Jan 2008 28,413 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid requires topping up

nearside and offside front inner brake discs slightly worn

offside rear outer tyre tread worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,926 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,369 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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KV51 LYF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KV51 LYF, 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 KV51 LYF registered?

KV51 LYF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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