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Y414 KJO

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,462 mi
Last recorded76,462 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 KJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 76,462 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 76,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit First and second fast idle LAMBDA values . (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,710 miles

slight dampness around o/s/r caliper

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight dampness around o/s/r caliper

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 75,640 miles

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

advise tracking check

engine oil leak

engine rattle

nsf tyre 2009.5 years old

osf tyre 2009. 5 years old

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,597 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advance play in both outer track rod ends

both front tyres worn uneven

corrosiob to front subframe & lower arms

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s indicator side repeater slightly loose

n/s/r outer sill damaged & corroded

rattle from engine(requires attention)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,306 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre coolant pipes corroded at joints

engine noisey

front brake discs worn

movement in n/s steering rack

o/s suspension low

slight movement in o/s/r front lower suspension arm bush

Fail 31 Oct 2009 67,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre coolant pipes corroded at joints

engine noisey

front brake discs worn

movement in n/s steering rack

o/s suspension low

slight movement in o/s/r front lower suspension arm bush

Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,043 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,939 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 34,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 26,790 miles
Fail 7 May 2005 26,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y414 KJO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y414 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.

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What year was Y414 KJO registered?

Y414 KJO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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