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Y739 KGU

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,036 mi
Last recorded79,036 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 KGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,416 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,416 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

CLUTCH VERY STIFF

FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS LOWER BUSHES WORN

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

ENGINE COVER FOULING ON OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheel arch inner trim has been rubbing on offside rear tyre, but not rubbing at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,456 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 62,456 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 54,655 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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Y739 KGU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y739 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 Y739 KGU registered?

Y739 KGU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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