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Y132 KAB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,281 mi
Last recorded110,281 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 KAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 110,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs corroding

front brake balance

slight play to n/s steering arm

Fail 21 Aug 2017 110,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all 4 brake discs corroding

front brake balance

slight play to nearside steering arms

Fail 21 Aug 2017 110,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all 4 brake discs corroding

front brake balance

slight play to nearside steering arms

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 109,074 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 109,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 103,018 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,586 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner eddges

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 29 Sep 2012 97,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner eddges

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 87,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

front discs lipped

rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2011 87,744 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs lipped

rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,530 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,754 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 39,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Y132 KAB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y132 KAB, 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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Y132 KAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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