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Y383 WKL

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 WKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 68,372 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 68,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 67,640 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 67,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 66,386 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2021 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,090 miles

Age related corrosion to front subframe in several places none of which is deemed structurally weakened

Age related corrosion to rear subframe in several places none of which is deemed structurally weakened

Fail 25 Sep 2020 66,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect size fitted to axle 215/40/16 should be 195/45/16 as all others (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Age related corrosion to front subframe in several places none of which is deemed structurally weakened

Age related corrosion to rear subframe in several places none of which is deemed structurally weakened

Exhaust emissions just meeting required standards for MOT Test at time of inspection-low mileage user

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,881 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,566 miles

Offside front brake hose outer casing worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,349 miles

Offside front Brake hose protective cover split

Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front Brake hose protective cover split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight noise fromnearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,419 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre distorted

rear tyres appear to be low in pressure

screen scratched at limit of swept area

Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,419 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre distorted

rear tyres appear to be low in pressure

screen scratched at limit of swept area

Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,779 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 26,779 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advide nearside of screen damaged by wiper blade

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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Y383 WKL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y383 WKL, 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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Y383 WKL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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