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Y335 KMO

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,729 mi
Last recorded38,729 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 KMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,729 miles

oil leak

very slight bind on rear brake system

Fail 27 May 2026 38,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight corrosion in various places

Fail 22 May 2026 38,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight corrosion in various places

Pass 23 May 2025 34,438 miles

coolant leak centre hose

slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2024 32,359 miles

all brake discs rusted

Fail 8 May 2024 32,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected to low (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer insecure strap broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected to low (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 32,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,088 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,916 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cracked.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 31,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre wall cracked.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,724 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 15,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,597 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,563 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 14,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,549 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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Y335 KMO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y335 KMO, 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 Y335 KMO registered?

Y335 KMO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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