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Y583 VKK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 VKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 72,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 69,415 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 69,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 69,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 68,602 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 68,579 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded, Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in tyre NSF ()

OSR tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in tyre NSF ()

OSR tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,232 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,232 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 48,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 36,820 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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Y583 VKK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y583 VKK, 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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Y583 VKK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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