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Y402 KBM

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,355 mi
Last recorded54,355 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 KBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 54,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 53,240 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 53,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface underside of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,455 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 52,455 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 51,048 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,384 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,584 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,444 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,303 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,486 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,696 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

rear tail pipe finishers missing

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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Y402 KBM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y402 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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What year was Y402 KBM registered?

Y402 KBM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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