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Y665 KNW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,139 mi
Last recorded69,139 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 KNW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,139 miles

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

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to subframe

Fail 24 Sep 2020 69,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 67,441 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,783 miles

Hand brake just met the MOT criteria will need adjusting in the near future

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 61,783 miles

Hand brake just met the MOT criteria will need adjusting in the near future

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 57,480 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 56,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,765 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 47,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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Y665 KNW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y665 KNW, 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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Y665 KNW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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