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Y959 KJB

2001 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,036 mi
Last recorded49,036 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Tf53,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 KJB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,147 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,739 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 44,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre cracked in sidewalls

Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre cracked in sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,979 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,015 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 19,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,440 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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Y959 KJB is a 2001 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y959 KJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y959 KJB registered?

Y959 KJB is a 2001 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y959 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y959 KJB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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