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Y478 KRN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,557 mi
Last recorded39,557 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 KRN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,451 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,749 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 37,749 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,996 miles

Front nearside & front offside tyre inner edge wear noted

Rear offside tyre inner sidewall appears weak, tyre low pressure on presentation

Power steering on retest apparently operating correctly when tested lock to lock on turning plates. STRONG ADVISE, steering requires close monitoring for possible developing intermittent fault which MAY result in loss of power steering.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,994 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front nearside & front offside tyre inner edge wear noted

Rear offside tyre inner sidewall appears weak, tyre low pressure on presentation

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,407 miles

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

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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Y478 KRN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y478 KRN, 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 Y478 KRN registered?

Y478 KRN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y478 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 KRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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