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Y559 KVH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,700 mi
Last recorded64,700 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 KVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,700 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 64,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under the vehicle fully covered by under seal

Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,512 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under the vehicle fully covered by under seal

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,107 miles

under the vehicle fully covered by under seal

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,313 miles

under the vehicle fully covered by under seal

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,237 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under the vehicle fully covered by under seal

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,497 miles

under the vehicle fully covered with

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,911 miles

catalyst rattleing

underside fully undersealed making inspection of some items difficult

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,036 miles

under the vehicle fully covered by under seal

Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,451 miles

under the vehicle fully cover by under seal

Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under the vehicle fully cover by under seal

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 41,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four shock absorbers have light misting of oil

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,056 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 35,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,466 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 32,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,446 miles

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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Y559 KVH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y559 KVH, 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

How do I check the history of Y559 KVH?

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What year was Y559 KVH registered?

Y559 KVH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y559 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 KVH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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