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Y488 KFB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,410 mi
Last recorded56,410 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 KFB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 56,410 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 56,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 55,524 miles

suspension slight low

Pass 29 Apr 2023 52,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 52,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 50,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,737 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 50,737 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,714 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,711 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,195 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 50,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,180 miles

front suspension slight low

front tyres are worn on iner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2014 50,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,831 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 45,831 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,742 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slight corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,171 miles

front suspension is a bit low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,031 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 32,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,626 miles

front brake discs are corroded

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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Y488 KFB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y488 KFB, 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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Y488 KFB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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