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Y164 VKM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,598 mi
Last recorded79,598 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 VKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 79,598 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 74,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 68,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE IS STARTING TO STEP ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 68,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE IS STARTING TO STEP ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,827 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 63,827 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 55,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,983 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 48,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 44,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 42,112 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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Y164 VKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y164 VKM, 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 Y164 VKM registered?

Y164 VKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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