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Y399 KJO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,777 mi
Last recorded43,777 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 KJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 43,777 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 43,777 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 43,558 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 43,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,325 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,244 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 43,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2018 42,941 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 42,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 42,818 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 42,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 42,620 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,164 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)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,566 miles

Surface corrosion brake discs

Fail 5 Apr 2013 39,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion brake discs

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,960 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 34,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,388 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 30,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,076 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside front tyre has sum sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,758 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y399 KJO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y399 KJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y399 KJO registered?

Y399 KJO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y399 KJO safe to buy?

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