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Y397 KBM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,836 mi
Last recorded84,836 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 KBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,550 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre lamp disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 83,516 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches corroded within rear subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills corroded within rear subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split/cut showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished/tread depth on 2 mm/also tyre worn on inner edge.

centre brake light disconnected

slight play in n/s rear outer track control arm bush.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 79,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 79,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,489 miles

coolant leak

engine light on

nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outer tread

offside front tyre cracking on outer tread

suspension low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,289 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

engine light on

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front indicator lens cdamaged

Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine light on

offside front tyre cracking/perishing on outer tread

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust hangers corroded

strongly advise front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,099 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,442 miles

battery insecure

surface corrosion to front & rear sub frames

Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

battery insecure

surface corrosion to front & rear sub frames

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,894 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,968 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,567 miles

suspenion level low, would benefit from pump up,to correct level.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 61,537 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

suspenion level low, would benefit from pump up,to correct level.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,949 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 46,942 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)

steering very light to turn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,729 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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Y397 KBM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y397 KBM, 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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Y397 KBM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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