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Y991 KVH

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,770 mi
Last recorded65,770 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 KVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner end outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,347 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Whole vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Jan 2023 60,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Nsf spring adjuster not locked off (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring adjuster not locked off (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Whole vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,200 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 57,164 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 49,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,666 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,666 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,269 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,876 miles

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

handbrake lever raises slightly after being released

Fail 10 Jan 2008 32,876 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever raises slightly after being released

Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,148 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 22,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,350 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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Y991 KVH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y991 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 Y991 KVH registered?

Y991 KVH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y991 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 KVH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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