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Y595 KAG

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,604 mi
Last recorded55,604 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 KAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 55,599 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,966 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 52,667 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 52,667 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 52,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 51,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 50,681 miles

antifreeze leak from engine

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Jun 2016 50,677 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

antifreeze leak from engine

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,571 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 48,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,988 miles

engine light on

front brake discs pitted

front subframe rusty

only just passed emissions on idle

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,871 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

both front wiper blades split

engine light on

Pass 22 May 2009 40,582 miles

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

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

Unable to thoroughly check nearside front wheelbearing due to noise from disc.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,739 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 32,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y595 KAG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y595 KAG, 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

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What year was Y595 KAG registered?

Y595 KAG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y595 KAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y595 KAG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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