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Y167 VKM

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

31,291 mi
Last recorded31,291 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 VKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 31,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 30,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 28,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 27,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,238 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,624 miles

rear service and parking brake efforts low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 20,222 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak.

Slight corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,222 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak.

Slight corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,218 miles

brake discs slightly corroded.

slight play in o/s rack end.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,213 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension components in general slightly rusted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 197,860 miles

Pitting on all brake discs

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,973 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread getting low and close to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

small stone chip in windscreen

very slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 13,121 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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Y167 VKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y167 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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Y167 VKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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