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Y158 KAB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 KAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension ride height low.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 73,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre Both rears. ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension ride height low.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,166 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,340 miles

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 72,340 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,157 miles

Nearside washer jet little or no fluid coming out.

Rear foot brake performance poor.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,175 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 70,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,930 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to back box joint corroded through (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,473 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Surface rust to sub frames & fittings

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,713 miles

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

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

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

ele steering pull to n/s at idle

small crack in rear light lens o/s

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,949 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,854 miles

small crack in o/s rear light lens

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tread block lifting inner

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,375 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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Y158 KAB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y158 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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Y158 KAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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