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Y891 KDY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,962 mi
Last recorded70,962 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 KDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.37 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracked

Offside Rear cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2016 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.37 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracked

Offside Rear cracked

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,422 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,421 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,539 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,961 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,961 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,858 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low and discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall deamage

Pass 11 May 2009 32,722 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,744 miles

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Fail 25 May 2007 25,738 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2006 20,728 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)

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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Y891 KDY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y891 KDY, 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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Y891 KDY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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