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RY51 KND

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,251 mi
Last recorded32,251 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 KND
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 31,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,908 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2017 25,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,439 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2014 24,546 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 6 May 2014 24,546 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,983 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,115 miles

chip in screen

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 24 Mar 2012 21,115 miles

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

chip in screen

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,111 miles

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

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)

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

front tyres 195/45/R16. rear tyres 215/40/ZR16

light corrosion of brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,533 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,714 miles

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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RY51 KND is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY51 KND, 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 RY51 KND registered?

RY51 KND is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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