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Y985 KVH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,177 mi
Last recorded49,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 KVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,177 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,389 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount loose

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,437 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,233 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,979 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 40,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2009 35,549 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 35,512 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,435 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,726 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,248 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 25,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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Y985 KVH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y985 KVH, 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 Y985 KVH registered?

Y985 KVH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y985 KVH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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