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Y141 KDW

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 KDW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,502 miles

o/s/f/tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,848 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2009 64,621 miles

Oil leak

cat rattling

Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,621 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

cat rattling

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,935 miles

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres rubbing/touching inner wing plastic covers slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing feels and sounds slightly rough when rotated

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split. but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,925 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres rubbing/touching inner wing plastic covers slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing feels and sounds slightly rough when rotated

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split. but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,874 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency on minimun requirment.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 51,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2005

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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Y141 KDW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y141 KDW, 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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Y141 KDW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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