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Y891 KUY

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 KUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 61,812 miles

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

FURTHER WAXOYL RECOMMENDED. COOLANT PIPES/SUBFRAMES AND OUTER SILLS ETC

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules RECOMMEND RENEWAL (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 60,090 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 60,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 57,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,837 miles

offside rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,167 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,593 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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Y891 KUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y891 KUY, 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 Y891 KUY registered?

Y891 KUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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