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Y831 KAP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 KAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,844 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

near side front wishbone corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,305 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,775 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 69,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,101 miles

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

front tyres cracking and perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner raised edge

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

nsf wipper blade slight split

Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,057 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

nsf wipper blade slight split

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,529 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s wiper starting to split

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 2 Dec 2008 47,253 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 42,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,572 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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Y831 KAP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y831 KAP, 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 Y831 KAP registered?

Y831 KAP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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