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Y948 KCY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,420 mi
Last recorded67,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 KCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,932 miles

Oil leak

the rear exhaust silencer is deteorating

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,932 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

the rear exhaust silencer is deteorating

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,758 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

customer advised interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,166 miles

customer advised interior mirror missing

Pass 18 May 2011 55,113 miles

interior mirror not fitted

o/s front suspension unit low

Fail 17 May 2011 55,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

interior mirror not fitted

o/s front suspension unit low

Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,689 miles

Advised by presenter that centre brake light has been disconnected

Fluid suspension level low

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,689 miles

Advised by presenter that centre brake light has been disconnected

Fluid suspension level low

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,852 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,792 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,479 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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Y948 KCY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y948 KCY, 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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Y948 KCY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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