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Y168 KAB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 KAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 81,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 81,794 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 80,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,483 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 80,483 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 80,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,667 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 79,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 78,823 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,273 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Pass 31 May 2012 75,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

metal brake pipes getting corroded

wipers not self parking and only operate on 2nd speed

Fail 6 Jun 2011 74,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

metal brake pipes getting corroded

wipers not self parking and only operate on 2nd speed

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,528 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake pipes and front flexi brake hose getting corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

front and rear tyre tubeless valves getting perished and split

rear brake pipes and front flexi brake hose getting corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,297 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 65,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension height low

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,160 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,555 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,555 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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Y168 KAB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y168 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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Y168 KAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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