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Y709 KGU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 KGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,721 miles

Corrosion affecting steering, chassis, braking components in relation to vehicle age.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,635 miles

Coolant pipes under car leaking

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Car appears to be sitting slightly low

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,279 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Slight leak from coolant pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,605 miles

Car appears to be sitting low

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose fitting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose fitting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 63,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose fitting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose fitting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,627 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,627 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,193 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 47,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,694 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 31,545 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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Y709 KGU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y709 KGU, 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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What year was Y709 KGU registered?

Y709 KGU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y709 KGU safe to buy?

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