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X426 KUY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,569 mi
Last recorded92,569 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX426 KUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

Fail 19 Sep 2023 92,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,273 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 92,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front and rear sub frames have corrosion.

Coolant leak Substantial leak from radiator area. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Just passed at time of test. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,134 miles

Front brakes out of balance slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc coorroed

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,483 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear disc poor condition inner side

slight oil leak

steering and suspension components slightly corroded under vehicle

subframe is corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,483 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres are perished

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear disc poor condition inner side

slight oil leak

steering and suspension components slightly corroded under vehicle

subframe is corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,347 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight wear (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in poor condition

Rear silencer & strap corroding

Slight perishing to rear tyres & valves

Sub-frames rusty

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,658 miles

Surface rust to sub frames & rear silencer

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Surface rust to sub frames & rear silencer

Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,891 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fluid suspension ride height low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,743 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,566 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,080 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,356 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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X426 KUY 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 71.4%.

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 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 X426 KUY, 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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X426 KUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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