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6197 WF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6197 WF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,850 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2014 80,642 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 80,640 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 79,141 miles

engine oil low

front number plate cracked

generall corrosion on front sub frame

generall corrosion onrear sub frame

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 77,907 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 May 2011 75,946 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 75,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,955 miles

FRONT NO PLATE BROKEN SLIGHT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,963 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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6197 WF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 6197 WF, 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 6197 WF registered?

6197 WF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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