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Y224 KDT

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,817 mi
Last recorded81,817 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 KDT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,817 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

underbody starting to corrode in and around prescribed area's

Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

underbody starting to corrode in and around prescribed area's

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,224 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,224 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,724 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,722 miles

advise both front tyre getting low on inner edges

advise vehicle slightly low

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advise both front tyre getting low on inner edges

advise vehicle slightly low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,835 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,751 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated but still supporting the weight

offside front tyre slight mis-shape

offside rear tailpipe missing

Fail 15 Dec 2009 63,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust bracket deteriorated but still supporting the weight

offside front tyre slight mis-shape

offside rear tailpipe missing

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,643 miles

advise front wiper blades splitting

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,696 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,944 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,897 miles

Advice that steering is pulling to near side.

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)

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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Y224 KDT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y224 KDT, 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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Y224 KDT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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