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Y749 BKJ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 BKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,570 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 72,570 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,860 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,414 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,414 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,104 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,763 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,984 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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Y749 BKJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y749 BKJ, 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 Y749 BKJ registered?

Y749 BKJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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