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Y811 KFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,255 mi
Last recorded120,255 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 KFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 120,255 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 117,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play o/s/f rack kuckle.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 117,386 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play o/s/f rack kuckle.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 111,751 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f lower swivel boot split

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2010 111,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f lower swivel boot split

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,080 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

windscreen chipped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs wearing

rear suspension bushes wearing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 105,596 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs wearing

rear suspension bushes wearing

slight play in o/s rack end

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,620 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,282 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 70,282 miles

Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,225 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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Y811 KFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y811 KFJ, 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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Y811 KFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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